Reading Vocabulary SET #1

A story shows a boy loses his kite, searches the park, and finally finds it in a tree. Which term names the sequence of events like this?

• setting of the story events in time

• plot of connected events in order

• theme or lesson the reader learns

• characters who act in the story

You open a book and read, 'In a small village by the sea, during winter.' Which element is being described?

• setting with time and place details

• solution that ends the conflict

• problem that must be solved soon

• plot with rising action sequence

A fable includes a fox, a crow, and a farmer. What do we call these parts of a story?

• theme with a life lesson

• plot that shows events

• characters who take actions

• setting where time passes

In a mystery, the main character cannot find the key to unlock a door. Which term best names this?

• caption that explains images

• setting where things happen

• problem the character faces

• solution that fixes everything

After a debate, two friends agree to share the last cookie. Which story element does this show?

• plot because events happen

• solution because conflict ends

• setting because place is shown

• heading because topic is named

You see the word 'glimpse' in a paragraph. Nearby, it says, 'She took a quick look through the doorway.' What skill helps you figure out 'glimpse'?

• finding subtitle of chapter

• checking story solution

• studying graphic features

• using context clues nearby

Which choice shows how text features guide a reader through information?

• Titles and headings organize topics

• Characters and plot show feelings

• Problem and solution create action

• Setting and theme reveal mood

A book cover says, 'Exploring Rainforests.' What text feature is this, and what does it do?

• Title that tells the main topic

• Heading that summarizes details

• Text box that gives definitions

• Caption that labels the author

Under the main title, it says, 'Plants and Animals of the Amazon.' Which feature is this?

• graphic feature showing a chart

• subtitle adding extra information

• heading that lists page numbers

• caption explaining the photograph

At the top of a page, you read, 'Causes of Volcano Eruptions.' What is this text feature called and what is its purpose?

• title that names the book

• caption that explains the map

• text box that shares a fact

• heading that previews the section