Key Events

In a story where a boy learns to swim, which event would most likely be a key event?

• The boy eating breakfast

• The boy choosing his swimming shorts

• The boy successfully swimming across the pool for the first time

• The weather on the day of the boy's swimming lesson

When summarizing key events, what should you avoid including?

• The main conflict

• The resolution

• Minor details that don't affect the outcome

• The climax of the story

In a story about a mysterious island adventure, which of the following would likely be a key event?

• The characters planning their trip

• Discovering a hidden treasure on the island

• A detailed description of the island's flora and fauna

• What the characters had for breakfast before their adventure

In the story where a hero saves a town from a dragon, what would be considered a key event?

• The hero waking up in the morning

• The hero defeating the dragon

• A detailed description of the hero's house

• The hero's breakfast choice

Which is the key event in the paragraph?

• Wendy is mean.

• Peter's cries wake up Wendy.

• Wendy thinks Peter is interesting.

What is the key event in these paragraphs?

• Peter and Wendy introduce themselves to each other.

• Peter is polite and bows.

• Peter knows about fairy ceremonies.

In a novel about a young detective solving a mystery, which event would most likely be a key event?

• The detective buying a new notebook

• The detective finding a crucial clue

• The detective's favorite lunch spot

• The detective's morning routine

When analyzing a poem, which of the following is considered a key event?

• The poet's choice of breakfast

• The use of a metaphor that changes the poem's meaning

• The poet's favorite color

• The number of lines in the poem

In a play about a family reunion, which event would be a key event?

• The family deciding on the menu

• A long-lost relative arriving unexpectedly

• The weather on the day of the reunion

• The family's choice of music

In a story about a student's first day at a new school, which event is a key event?

• The student choosing their outfit

• The student making a new friend

• The student's breakfast

• The student's bus ride