Literary Elements and Story Vocabulary

What does the "setting" of a story refer to?

• The where and the when

• The main character

• The plot twist

• The conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following best describes the plot in a story?

• The place where the story happens.

• The action or series of events in the story.

• The lesson learned from the story.

• The dialogue between characters.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following best describes what characters do in a story?

• They describe the setting.

• They carry out the action.

• They create the conflict.

• They write the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a story includes a talking dog and a magical tree, how would these be classified based on the definition of character?

• Only the dog is a character.

• Both the dog and the tree are characters.

• Only the tree is a character.

• Neither are characters.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is a conflict in a story?

• A struggle or issue

• The main character's best friend

• The setting of the story

• The ending of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why is conflict important in a story?

• It creates drama and drives the plot forward

• It describes the setting

• It introduces new characters

• It explains the theme

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?

• It is often an abstract idea or lesson.

• It is always a physical object.

• It is the list of characters.

• It is the number of chapters.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the term "tone" refer to in literature?

• The setting of the story

• The author or character's attitude

• The plot of the story

• The main conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following best describes the purpose of identifying tone in a text?

• To understand the sequence of events

• To determine the author’s or character’s feelings or attitude

• To memorize the names of characters

• To find the main idea

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of "mood" as described in the material?

• The main character in a story

• The Feeling or Atmosphere created

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D