Literature Review (ASPIRE)

The pieces or parts that make up a story are called…

• story elements

• context clues

• figurative language

• theme

The people or animals in a story are called…

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• resolution

The __________ is when and where the story takes place.

• plot

• setting

• conflict

• resolution

The __________ is the main issue, challenge, or problem that the main characters must overcome.

• theme

• setting

• conflict

• resolution

The __________ is how the problem is solved.

• theme

• plot

• conflict

• resolution

The lesson, message, or big idea of a story is also known as the...

• main idea

• theme

• story elements

• resolution

Which of the following could be the setting of a story?

• thoughtful and compassionate

• a mountain

• Jackie loses her mom’s ring

• Jackie and her mom

Which of the following could be the conflict or problem in a story?

• Jackie is caring and kind.

• Jackie loses her mom's ring.

• Jackie and her mom finds the ring in the garden.

• Jackie learns to be responsible.

What is the conflict or problem in the following passage?

Greg is just a regular boy who tries his best in school and just so happens to have a magical unicorn. When he's not studying and playing baseball, Greg is riding his unicorn through the enchanted land of Harmonia. When Greg brings something to Harmonia that he shouldn't, a secret gate is unlocked and the muck-muck monsters are unleashed, causing terrible pollution in Harmonia.

• Greg accidentally unlocks a secret gate and unleashes the muck-muck monsters.

• Greg is too busy taking care of his unicorn and does not make time to study.

• Greg’s baseball team loses against the muck-muck monsters.

• Greg’s unicorn and the muck-muck monsters are sworn enemies.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

• Carry your laptops with two hands at all times

• It is important to help your younger brother with his homework.

• Spiders aren’t always dangerous.

• Accept others for who they are