Exploring Characters and Settings

What is the setting of a story?

• The main problem in the story

• The time and place where the story happens

• The main character's feelings

• The ending of the story

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Which of the following is an example of an external trait?

• Feeling happy

• Having brown hair

• Being brave

• Worrying about a test

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Which word best describes an internal trait?

• Tall

• Blue eyes

• Kind

• Wearing a red shirt

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The setting is important in a story because (a)  

• It tells us who the main character
• It helps us understand where and wh
• It shows the main problem.
• It tells us how the story ends.

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If a story takes place in a snowy forest at night, which of the following best describes the setting?

• A sunny beach during the day

• A snowy forest at night

• A busy city in the morning

• A classroom in the afternoon

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Mia is in her classroom. Whenever her classmates feel sad or need someone to talk to, Mia is always there to listen and offer help. What is Mia's internal trait?

• She has brown hair

• She is helpful

• She wears glasses

• She is tall

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Imagine a story where the main character is afraid of the dark, but the story takes place in a cave at night. How does the setting make the story more interesting?

• The setting makes it easy for the character.

• The setting creates a challenge for the character.

• The setting is not important.

• The setting makes the story funny.

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The story is set in a busy city. The main character is shy and quiet. How might the setting affect the character's actions?

• The character might feel comfortable and talk to everyone.

• The character might feel overwhelmed and try to find quiet places.

• The character will ignore the setting.

• The character will become loud.

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A character is described as "always telling the truth, even when it is hard." Which situation best demonstrates this internal trait?

• The character lies to avoid trouble

• The character tells the truth about breaking a vase

• The character ignores the problem

• The character hides from everyone

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A story describes a character who wears a superhero costume and helps others, even when they are scared. What are the character's external and internal traits?

• External: superhero costume; Internal: brave

• External: brave; Internal: superhero costume

• External: scared; Internal: tall

• External: helpful; Internal: red shoes

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