Story elements

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What is the main idea of a story or paragraph?

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The main idea is what the story or paragraph is mostly about.

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are qualities that a person has, such as courage or kindness.

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In a sequence of events, what does it mean for an event to happen last?

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An event that happens last is the final action or occurrence in a sequence.

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What did Julie and Stewart do in the park?

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They flew a kite.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of the story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the most important point or concept that the text conveys.

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What is the difference between a character trait and a theme?

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A character trait describes an individual's qualities, while a theme is the central message or lesson of the story.

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Why is understanding the sequence of events important in a story?

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Understanding the sequence of events helps to follow the plot and understand how actions lead to outcomes.

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What does it mean to infer a character's traits from a story?

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To infer a character's traits means to deduce their qualities based on their actions, dialogue, and interactions.

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How can the theme of a story be applied to real life?

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The theme can provide moral lessons or insights that can be applied to everyday situations.