Story Elements
What do you call the people in a story?
Characters
A single row of words in a poem
Line
What does the Prefix non- mean?
(Ex: non-fiction)
Not
The driver approaches the traffic lights and halts.
Based on this sentence, what does the word halts mean:
a) speeds up
b) stops
c) turns around
b) Stops
kody has to leave school early for an appointment
Kody has to leave school early for an appointment.
What do you call the time and location that a story takes place?
the person/ thing talking in the poem
Speaker / Voice
What does the prefix tri- mean?
(Ex: tricycle)
Three
The children loudly quarrel about who gets to sleep on the top bunk of the bunk beds.
Based on this sentence, what does the word quarrel mean?
a) agree
b) sing
c) argue
c) argue
jimi and his friends all go to rampello
Jimi and his friends all go to Rampello.
The main events that happen in a story.
A group of lines that have a set meter or rhyme scheme
Stanza
What does the prefix multi- mean?
(Ex: multicolor)
Multiple or Many
There is a vast difference in height between fourth grade students and kindergarteners.
Based on this sentence, what does the word vast mean?
a) great amount
b) no amount
c) small amount
a) great amount
zamyra is excited to go to universal
Zamyra is excited to go to Universal.
The message in a story is called ____.
Theme
What creates feelings and emotions in a reader through words and descriptions
Mood
What does the prefix mis- mean?
(Ex: misread)
The teacher advises her students to study for their FSA.
Based on this sentence, what does the word advises mean?
a) to discourage
b) to recommend
c) to force
b) to recommend
ashias backpack is full of books pencils and pens.
Ashia's backpack is full of books, pencils, and pens.
What is a conflict and a solution in a story?
Conflict: the problem
Solution: the way the problem is solved
Using words or phrases to mean something other than their literal meaning
(Ex: similies or metaphors)
Figurative Language
What does the prefix dis- mean?
(Ex: dishonest)
Not or Opposite of
It is crucial that the skydiver knows how to release his parachute.
Based on this sentence, what does the word crucial mean?
a) unnecessary
b) optional
c) very important
c) very important
how do i sign up for the field trip said aidan
"How do I sign up for the field trip?", said Aidan.