Suffix Stuff
Story Smarts (Nonfiction/Literary Features)
Poetry Parts
Set the Scene
Conflicts & Challenges
100

In the sentence “The dog was timid around strangers,” what does timid most likely mean?

Shy or nervous

100

These tell us what a section is about and help organize information.

Subheading

100

These are the "paragraphs" of a poem.  

Stanzas

100

This is where and when the story takes place.

Setting

100

A fight between two characters is this kind of conflict.

character vs. character

200

What word means the opposite of “generous”?

Selfish

200

This part of a story introduces the characters and setting.

Introduction or the beginning 

200

The way a poem sounds or flows, often created by rhyming words.

rhythm or rhyme

200

The feeling or atmosphere in a story is called this.

Mood

200

A character lost in a snowstorm faces this kind of conflict.

character vs. nature

300

In the sentence “She was reluctant to try the new food,” what does reluctant mean?

Not eager or unwilling

300

A short writing that gives real facts and teaches something is called this.

Non-fiction

300

A comparison using “like” or “as.”

Simile

300

A cold, dark forest can create this kind of mood.

Scary or mysterious

300

A character who struggles to believe in themselves faces this.

character vs. self

400

If something is described as fragile, what does that tell you about it?

It is easily broken or delicate

400

These clues around a hard word help you figure out its meaning.

Context clues

400

The speaker of a poem is not always this.

Author

400

Stories can have settings that are real or ____.

imaginary/fantasy?

400

When a character is trying to change unfair rules, it's this type.

character vs. society

500

In a story, you read: “The teacher’s voice was barely audible over the noise.” What does audible mean?

Able to be heard

500

This is the message or life lesson in a fictional story.

Theme

500

When a poet repeats a word or phrase, it’s called this.

Repetition

500

The setting can affect what happens in a story, also called this.

plot

500

The problem in the story is also called this.

conflict