Theme
Conflict
Plot
Inference
Character
100

True or False

It is always clear what the theme of a story is.

False

100

What type of conflict is this?

Gabriela and Katelyn are arguing with each other about the lyrics to a song.

Character vs. Character

100

How a story ends.

Resolution

100

Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom!" he shouted as soon as he opened the door, "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly. 

What clue from the text lets you know that Alex got a good grade on his test?

He said "all that studying really did pay off"

100

What do we call the main character of a story?

Protagonist

200

Define Theme

The lesson or message of a story.

200

What type of conflict is this?

Adam must find a way to pass through the desert to reach the hidden pyramid.

Character vs. Nature

200

The most intense part of a story.

Climax

200

Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled toward the boy with the ball. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot! The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the scoreboard. 

What game was Derek playing?

Basketball

200

What do we call the person or group of people working against our main character in the story?

Antagonist

300

Which of the following is a Theme?

A) Just fall in love.

B) Treat people the way you want to be treated.

C) Go on a road trip for fun.

B

300

What type of conflict is this?

Max, Dani, and Allison must work together to steal the witches' book of spells and stop them from becoming immortal.

Character vs. Supernatural

300

The beginning of the story. We are introduced to characters and settings.

Exposition

300

Cara tried not to fidget in her new dress. There were at least a hundred people in the audience. What if she messed up? She heard her name and for a moment, she could not move. The girl next to her gave her a gentle push and she walked onto the stage and toward the piano. 

What 2 clue(s) from the text let you know Clara was feeling scared and nervous?

She tried not to fidget or

She wonders if she will mess up or

She could not move

300

Michelle took a deep breath and stepped into the spotlight for her solo performance.

What character trait does Michelle show?

Courage

400

Which of the following is a Theme?

A) Read a book

B) Fix your problems

C) Anyone can be friends even if they are different


C

400

What type of conflict is this?

Buzz Lightyear thinks he is a real-life space ranger.

Character vs. Self

400

The part of the story where our conflict is increasing.

Rising Action

400

"Ouch!" Sara had fallen again! She shivered in the cold and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Charlotte made everything look so easy. 

What is Sara doing?

Sara is learning to ice skate.

400

Rosalie wanted to write a note to her mom sharing just how much she appreciated everything she did.

What character trait defines Rosalie

Kindness

500

Which of the Following Is A Theme?

A) Even if you are young, you can still do amazing things.

B) You can accomplish things

C) Bob first sees a hot dog eating contest. It says that anyone can enter. He enters the contest and wins.

A
500

What type of conflict is this?

Luke battles against the restrictive and oppressive government policies that forbid him from living freely as a third child.

Character vs. Society

500

The moment in the story when the conflict is introduced.

Inciting Incident

500

The bus was full of children. Everyone was laughing and talking. Ben scratched a mosquito bite on his leg. It had been a fun week, but he was glad that tonight he would be sleeping in his own bed instead of in a sleeping bag. 

Where was the bus coming from?

Summer Camp

500

Despite not getting the score he wanted on the test, Thomas decided to learn from his mistakes and do better the next time.

What character trait does Thomas show?

Perseverance