E4S2U1 Cornerstone Activity 1 Pre-Assessment

1. What is a character in a story?

• A) The place where the story happens
• B) A person or animal in the story
• C) The main idea of the story
• D) The problem in the story

2. What does the setting of a story include?

• A) The main character's feelings
• B) The time and place the story takes place
• C) The events that happen
• D) The moral of the story

3. What is the main event of a story called?

• A) Conflict
• B) Plot
• C) Theme
• D) Resolution

4. What does conflict refer to in a narrative?

• A) The ending of the story
• B) The lesson learned
• C) The problem or challenge the characters face
• D) The setting of the story

5. How is the resolution of a story defined?

• A) The introduction of characters
• B) The solution to the conflict
• C) The setting details
• D) The beginning of the story

6. What is a theme in a story?

• A) The chronological order of events
• B) The underlying message or lesson
• C) The descriptions of characters
• D) The place where the story occurs

7. Which of the following is an example of a descriptive detail?

• A) "The hero was brave."
• B) "The sun set over the sparkling ocean."
• C) "The story had a happy ending."
• D) "The character was sad."

8. What are transition words used for in a story?

• A) To describe characters
• B) To connect different parts of the story
• C) To give the setting
• D) To introduce the theme

9. Which of the following is NOT an element of narrative?

• A) Characters
• B) Conflict
• C) Dialogue
• D) Theme

10. What helps readers understand the sequence of events?

• A) The characters' emotions
• B) The use of chronological order
• C) The setting description
• D) The moral of the story