Name That Story Element
Which story element is described below?
This element relates to how the problem of the story is fixed or resolved. Also known as the resolution of the story.
solution
Are the words below examples of synonyms or antonyms?
center middle
synonyms
Harmony was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her shyness made it hard for her to make new friends.
Which of the following is the meaning of the word introvert as used in the passage?
a. class clown
b. shy person
c. outsider
d. a new student
b. shy person
Emily knew she had to get to school on time, but her mother said she couldn’t drive her. Emily decided to leave early and walk to school.
Which sentence shows the problem of the story?
Emily knew she had to get to school on time, but her mother said she couldn’t drive her.
True or False
Homophones are words that sound the same, have the same meaning, but have different spellings.
False
Homophones are words that sound the same, have different spellings and different meanings.
Which story element is described below?
They can feel, think and act in a story. Sometimes the story is being told from their specific point of view.
characters
Read the following sentences:
Joel's brother would not stop teasing him. Joel was so agitated by his brother that he had tears in his eyes and grunted in anger.
Which word is an antonym for the word agitated as it is used in the sentence above?
a. calm
b. angry
c. frustrated
d. bothered
a. calm
Armonie loved taking her dog Major to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Major always fell asleep during the car ride home.
In the paragraph, the word canines means:
a. cat
b. squirrel
c. dog
d. animal
c. dog
Reginald thought it was time to get a breath of air, so he began to make his way to the surface. Before he reached it, a large shadow came toward him. Was it a shark or a dolphin? He thought of his parents on the beach. Would this be the end of vacation?
What is the setting of the story?
Time:
Place:
Time: summer or spring
Place: in the ocean
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence below.
Watching the stars at ______ is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime.
a. knight
b. nite
c. night
d. knite
c. night
Which story element is described below?
This story element shows us where and when the story takes place. It could be a specific time or a location.
setting
Stacey knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
Which of the following words is a synonym for the word rigorous as used in the passage?
a. boring
b. surprising
c. shocking
d. difficult
d. difficult
It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.
As used in passage, the word disdain most likely means to _________.
a. to have fear of something
b. to listen carefully
c. to have a strong dislike for something
d. to watch carefully
c. to have a strong dislike for something
Ms. Layne wanted fresh peaches for the pie she was preparing to make. The Food Lion near her house did not have any fresh ones, so she went to Kroger and bought it there.
How does Ms. Layne solve her problem?
Problem: Food Lion did not have fresh peaches like Ms. Layne wanted.
Solution: She went to Kroger and bought them there.
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence below.
Kaiden's arm was extremely ______ from lifting those heavy boxes.
a. soar
b. sore
c. sor
d. sort
b. sore
Which story element is described below?
Struggle, challenge, obstacle and conflict are all synonyms of this story element. This element describes what goes wrong in the story.
problem
Do not leave your things unattended or else somebody might get your things
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word leave as used in the passage?
a. abandon
b. display
c. bring
d. deposit
c. bring
Miracle's grandma loved to indulge her grandchildren, giving them all the things they were never are allowed to have, like soda, candy and cake.
Based on the passage, indulge most likely means_________________.
a. spoil
b. ignore
c. humor
d. give
a. spoil
Faith pulled the last of the weeds from the garden bed and stood, putting her hand to her back. She was not done weeding, but she could see, at the very far edge of the sky, the fist of an angry storm cloud forming. She had a few more rows to work, but she wasn’t sure if she would get to them before the rain began. Last week, there was a rainstorm, but it was a quiet and gentle shower that encouraged the tomato plants and the eggplant blossoms to open. Maybe, her plants wouldn't survive.
Which statement best describes the conflict of this passage?
a. a gardener is working in her garden
b. spring rain makes crops grow
c. a storm cloud is forming in the sky
d. a coming storm could destroy the gardener's vegetable
d. a coming storm could destroy the gardener's vegetable
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence below.
While at the concert, it was hard for me to ______ through the crowd, so I stood on a chair.
a. sea
b. see
c. seen
d. saw
b. see
Which story element is described below?
The events that happen in a story, which include the problem and solution.
plot
The movie was so long and boring that I was drowsy by the end of it. I had to go home to take a nap.
Choose the word that is a synonym for the word drowsy.
a. thirsty
b. sleepy
c. anxious
d. awake
b. sleepy
After the hurricane hit, they had to quickly leave their home. Their family was in a perilous situation as the flood threatened their lives.
What does perilous mean in the sentence above?
a. happy
b. courageous
c. dangerous
d. serious
c. dangerous
As the night ended, the sun splashed across Jadore’s bed. He opened his eyes slowly. The first thing he saw was the beautiful blue ribbon on his bookshelf.
Which sentence from the passage gives the most details about the setting?
As the night ended, the sun splashed across Jadore’s bed.
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence below.
My friends couldn't come over my house today, but I hope _______ going to come over tomorrow!
a. their
b. they're
c. there
b. they're