Quiz - Story Elements, Genre, and Main Idea/Details

Which of the following is a "Made-up" story? (It did not happen)

• Fiction

• Non-Fiction

• Hyperbole

• Predicate

Main Idea is the same as ...

• Details

• Hyperbole

• Central Idea

• a Taco

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

When we think of Main Idea and Details we can think of a table. Why do we say the Details are the legs of the table?

• Because they support the main idea, just like legs support the top of the table.

• Because they are what the story is mainly about.

• Because that is something funny that ELA teachers like to say.

• Details are not the legs but they are the top of the table.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Genre means...

• a story this is real.

• a word that exaggerates what you are saying to make a point.

• a group or category.

• there are a lot of books to read.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which genre may include dragons and flying tacos?

• Fantasy

• Informational

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

The "who" is the story. Could be a person, animal, or thing. Usually does the speaking or action in a story.

• Character

• Setting

• Conflict

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The "when" and "where" a story takes place.

• Character

• Setting

• Conflict

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

When I put my ideas down on paper/computer so that I can organize my story, I am ...

• doing homework.

• using figurative language.

• brainstorming.

• making a grocery list.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

A story that uses fictional characters, but could happen in real life is ...

• realistic fiction

• poetry

• fantasy

• non-fiction.

Read this and then answer the question:

"John and Sally were at the beach on a summer's day. They looked out at the ocean and saw a dolphin jump out of the water."

What is the setting? (choose the best answer)

• John, Sally, and a dolphin

• the beach

• summer's day

• the beach, a summer's day

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3