Analyzing Story Elements Test Prep!

Choose the best character trait for Sunder:

Sunder waved to the boy who had bumped into him, as if to say, "No big deal."

• Sunder is impatient.

• Sunder is impolite.

• Sunder is easy-going.

• Sunder is sad.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why type of conflict is in the following passage?

While she knew it was wrong to copy a paper from the Internet, Darla also knew that she would fail social studies if she did not turn this report in on time. It seemed like she didn't have a choice.

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Choose the best theme for this passage:

One minute we were goofing around and having fun and the next thing I knew, Hank’s body soared over the top of the patio and suddenly his life was in danger. With fingers grasped tightly on the railing, he desperately cried for help. I watched his grip slowly slip away and knew that a 40-foot plunge to the ground could be disastrous. Without stopping to consider my own safety, I jumped into action. My heart pounded through my chest and fear pulsed through my veins as I clutched his hands and pulled up as hard as I could.

• It takes courage to face dangerous situations.

• Hanging off a balcony can be fun sometimes.

• People should only play around outside.

• If you play rough, you should wear a helmet all the time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an external character trait?

• timid

• stubborn

• muscular

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following is an internal character trait?

• petite

• stingy

• dark skinned

• short

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the tone of this passage?

Stella was prepared. She had studied every night for a week, and there was no reason for her to feel nervous about the test. She was going to do just fine. All she had to do was stay focused and not let her nervousness get in the way of her success.

• loving

• peaceful

• encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the mood of this passage?

For the fourth day in a row, a cold, steady rain fell upon the town. The shingles of the buildings on main street had long been washed of their color, and were dark grey and dull as they soaked up the water. Two or three people trudged along the sidewalk. They moved as though exhausted from a long race, dragging one foot in front of the other and never looking up from their feet.

• envious

• dreary

• optimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which type of character is presented in this passage?

John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

• protagonist

• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which type of character is presented in this passage?

Keith is jealous of his brother because he has saved up more money than him. Keith tries many ways to stop his brother's efforts to earn more money.

• protagonist

• antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the protagonist's goal in this passage?

Like many middle school students, Carly feels nervous about the first day of school. She dresses with care and tries to look friendly. Sadly, the first person she speaks to, an unpleasant girl named Faith, tells her to go away.

• Carly wants to hurry up and get dressed so she is not late for her first day of middle school.

• Carly wants to become friends with Faith.

• Carly wants to blend in and not get noticed on the first day of middle school.

• Carly wants to dress to impress so she can make new friends on the first day of middle school.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6