Understanding Story Elements

What would most likely happen if a story had no setting?

• The characters would have no emotions.

• The events would not have a place to happen.

• The characters would not speak to each other.

• The story would have no beginning.

How does the setting of a story affect the characters?

• It changes the way they look.

• It determines what problems they face.

• It decides how many characters are in the story.

• It makes the story shorter or longer.

If a character is described as 'brave,' what might they do in the story?

• Run away from danger.

• Help others even when afraid.

• Ignore their friends.

• Cry when things get hard.

If a character is always telling the truth, which word best describes them?

• Honest

• Angry

• Lazy

• Funny

When a character feels frustrated, what might have happened to them?

• They just won a prize.

• They are having trouble solving a problem.

• They are feeling sleepy.

• They are going to a party.

Which of the following BEST shows kindness?

• Jake helps his friend pick up dropped books.

• Lisa laughs when her friend falls down.

• Sam refuses to share his toys.

• Mia takes a cookie without asking.

If a story’s problem is that a lost dog is missing, what would be a logical ending?

• The dog finds a new home far away.

• The owners stop looking for the dog.

• The dog is found and returns home.

• The dog disappears forever.

What would MOST LIKELY happen if a character forgot their umbrella on a rainy day?

• They would stay dry.

• They would get wet.

• It would stop raining.

• They would buy a new house.

If a character in a story is crying, what is the BEST question to ask?

• What made the character feel sad?

• How many characters are in the story?

• Where does the story take place?

• What color are the character’s clothes?

A character helps a friend when they are in trouble. This shows the character is __________.

• selfish

• caring

• dishonest

• lazy