Understanding Story Elements

What is the rising action in a story?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• How the conflict builds and becomes more complicated

• The high point or turning point of the story

• The final resolution of the conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the falling action of a story?

• The part where the story ends and the theme is introduced

• All events that happen after the climax leading to the resolution

• The high point of the story where the conflict is resolved

• The moral or lesson of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the theme of a story?

• The high point of the story

• The series of events that make up the story

• The life lesson, moral, or message of the story

• The introduction of characters and setting

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," what theme is displayed through Rikki's actions?

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi shows kindness when he takes care of the garden

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi displays bravery when he faces dangerous cobras to protect his family

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi shows intelligence when he plans to escape the cobras

• Rikki-Tikki-Tavi shows humor by making jokes during dangerous situations

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the author of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

• Rudyard Kipling

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who are the main characters in "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"?

• Rikki, Nag, Nagaina, Teddy

• Rikki, the birds, the snakes, and the dog

• Teddy, the human family, and the mongoose

• Rikki, Kipling, and the cobras

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How do we learn about a character in a story?

• By what they do and say

• By what other characters say about them

• By what the author says

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a physical trait of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

• Bravery

• Red fur and sharp teeth

• Courage

• Loyalty

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a personality trait of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

• Courageous

• Lazy

• Shy

• Fearful

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What point of view is "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" written in?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6