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Story elements

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Plot is:
a)
 Hint/clue about what might happen later in the story
b)
 A feeling of excitement of tension
c)
Describes the events happening within a story
d)
A person (or animal) in a story
2.
What is conflict?
a)
A person (or animal) in a story
b)
Time and place where the action occurs
c)
A struggle between opposing forces (the problem in the story)
d)
Broad idea in a story, or a message, or lesson conveyed by a work
3.
Theme means:
a)
Broad idea in a story, or a message, or lesson conveyed by a work
b)
The way in which something is said, told, or done
c)
A person (or animal) in a story
d)
A struggle between opposing forces (the problem in the story)
4.
The setting of a story is:
a)
Time and place where the action occurs
b)
Character changes by the end of the story
c)
Interrupt the normal sequence of events to tell about something that happened in the past (or future)
d)
Story is written the order the events actually occurred
5.
What is a character?
a)
A person (or animal) in a story
b)
When a story leaves the reader in suspense 
c)
A feeling of excitement of tension
d)
Story is written the order the events actually occurred
6.
Which part of the plot is the most exciting, “highest” point of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
7.

Where and When the story takes place

PLACE and TIME

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Summary

c)

Setting

d)

Characters

8.

The people or animals in stories

a)

Details

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Characters

d)

Plot

9.

The events that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

a)

Plot

b)

Main Idea

c)

Setting

d)

Theme

10.

What a whole story or paragraph is MOSTLY about

a)

Theme

b)

Author's Purpose

c)

Setting

d)

Main Idea

11.

Things that SUPPORT or tell more about the main idea

a)

Author's Organization

b)

Characters

c)

Details

d)

Summary

12.

The BIG IDEA or message in the story

(lesson learned)

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Theme

c)

Summary

d)

Author's Purpose

13.
The series of events that make up a story is....
a)
foreshadowing
b)
plot
c)
resolution
d)
falling action
14.
The struggle between opposing forces in known as the...
a)
conflict
b)
rising action
c)
theme
d)
plot
15.
Qualities that a person has, such as courage or kindness.
a)
Character traits
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Resolution
16.
__________ is the MESSAGE of the story or the lesson you learn.
a)
Theme
b)
Setting
c)
Problem
d)
Characters
17.
The __________ in a fiction story is how the problem is solved.
a)
Problem
b)
Solution
c)
Setting
d)
Characters
18.
The __________in a fiction story are the people or animals. 
a)
Characters
b)
Setting
c)
Problem
d)
Solution
19.
The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot
a)
Internal Force
b)
Rising Action
c)
Protagonist
d)
Characters
20.
The struggle or problem in a story
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
c)
Conflict
d)
Antagonist
21.
This is where and when the story takes place
a)
Characters
b)
Climax
c)
Setting
d)
Falling Action
22.
All the events that make up the story is called ...
a)
Plot
b)
Third Person Perspective
c)
Characterization
d)
First Person
23.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Don't be lazy.
d)
Help others because what goes around comes around.
24.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
25.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy. 
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
26.
The people in a story are called the ...
a)
personages
b)
characters
c)
actors
d)
stars
27.
Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?
a)
a king and queen 
b)
people change as they get older
c)
a faraway castle
d)
a wicked witch puts a curse on a princess
28.
A person or animal in a story
a)
Setting
b)
Problem
c)
Character
d)
Resolution
29.
where and when the story takes place
a)
Setting
b)
Environment
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
30.
What is a "problem" in a story?
a)
A challenge or conflict
b)
The most exciting part 
c)
The message 
d)
The sequence of events
31.
What word means "the outcome of the conflict"?
a)
theme
b)
plot
c)
resolution
d)
setting
32.
"Cheerful, honest, and brave" are examples of _______________ ?
a)
themes
b)
character traits
c)
resolutions
d)
settings
33.
"Never give up” and "Always be honest" are examples of _______________ ?
a)
themes
b)
character traits
c)
resolutions
d)
settings
34.
What is "plot"?
a)
A challenge
b)
The most exciting part 
c)
The message 
d)
The sequence of events
35.
What is "theme"?
a)
The ending
b)
The life lesson
c)
The time and place 
d)
The sequence of events
36.
What do we call the characters that the story is mostly about?
a)
Super characters
b)
Main characters
c)
Theme characters
d)
narrators 
37.
What are character traits?
a)
Time and place of the story
b)
Words used to describe the characters
c)
the message learned
38.

What is the "main idea" of a selection?

a)

What the story is mostly about

b)

Why the author wrote the story

c)

Where the story takes place

39.

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

a)

suddenly

b)

finally

c)

next

40.

Read the passage below.

Three witches were making a potion. First, they took out their spell book. Then, they put the ingredients into their pot. After the potion began to boil, they poured it into a bottle. Later, the witches sold the potion at the market.


Which event happened last?

a)

The potion began to boil.

b)

The witches sold the potion.

c)

The witches took out their spell book.

41.

Read the passage below.

Olive and Prima were getting ready for school. First, both girls got out of bed and ate breakfast. Then, Prima took a shower. Meanwhile, Olive packed their lunches. "Thanks, Olive!" said Prima.


Which event happened before Prima took a shower?

a)

Prima thanked Olive.

b)

Olive packed their lunches.

c)

Olive and Prima ate breakfast.

42.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

first

b)

next

c)

then

d)

out

43.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

d)

summarize, re-read

44.

A: Do you know how to make a chocolate cake?

B:__________, we need to buy some flour and sugar.

a)

First

b)

Next

c)

Then

d)

However

45.

A:What did you do last night?

B: I watched TV and _______ I went to bed.

a)

next

b)

then

c)

first

d)

because

46.

A: Why do you look tired?

B: i went swimming for an hour and then I ran for 30

minutes. ___________ I cycled 5 miles on my way home.

____________, I rushed into my bedroom for a 12-hour sleep. Now I am still exhausted.

a)

First, Then

b)

Second, After that

c)

Then, After that

d)

But, Because

47.

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish.

What happened right after they got to the lake?

a)

Jerry put a worm on his hook.

b)

Jerry and his father went fishing.

c)

Jerry threw the hook into the water.

d)

Jerry caught the biggest fish.

48.

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. So Julie looked after Stewart. They flew a kite in the park. They had a good time. Stewart is happy that Julie is his sister.

What happened after Julie and Stewart go to the park?

a)

Mother came home

b)

They flew a kite.

c)

Stewart was glad Julie is his sister.

d)

Mom went to a business meeting.

49.

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.

What happened first in the passage?

a)

All their friends came

b)

Kenny opened the door.

c)

John gave a surprise party for Kenny.

d)

Kenny was surprised.

50.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping. When she got home, she put everything on the counter. Then, she poured the flour, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What was the first thing the mom did?

a)

ate the cake

b)

mixed the ingredients

c)

baked the cake

d)

went shopping

51.

Bill has a routine every morning before going to school. First, he gets out of bed. Next, he gets dressed. Then, he eats breakfast. After breakfast, he brushes his teeth and makes his lunch. Finally, he gets on the bus and goes to school.

What does Bill do last every morning?

a)

He eats breakfast.

b)

He gets out of bed.

c)

He goes to school.

d)

He gets dressed.

52.
a)
a. cheerful
b)
b. negative
c)
c. silly
53.
a)
a. generous
b)
b. helpful
c)
c. proud
54.
a)

a. unfriendly

b)

b. disgusting

c)

c. hungry

55.
a)
a. nice
b)
b. loyal
c)
c. honest
56.
a)
a. lazy
b)
b. busy
c)
c. dishonest
57.
a)
a. reliable
b)
b. successful
c)
c. confident
58.
a)

a. unfriendly

b)

b. friendly

c)

c. bored

59.
a)

organized

b)

b. tired

c)

c. disorganized

60.
a)
a. prepared
b)
b. frightened
c)
c. protective
61.
a)
a. funny
b)
b. strange
c)
c. shy
62.
a)

a. responsible

b)

respectful

c)

c. trustworthy

63.
brave, fearless
a)
determined
b)
courageous
c)
persistent
64.
giving to or sharing with others freely
a)
perseverant
b)
determined
c)
generous
65.
a quality that a character shows through their actions, what they say and what they do for example
a)
mood
b)
conflict
c)
trait
66.
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her.   What character trait does David demonstrate?
a)
Honest
b)
Friendly
c)
Irritated
d)
Fearless
67.
A group of kids were playing in the backyard and pretending that they were all pirates on a pirate ship. They created a game that had pirates, robbers, and princesses. The kids were showing what character trait?
a)
Loyal
b)
Trusting
c)
Lonely
d)
Creative
68.
Which of the following is a positive character trait?
a)
lazy
b)
creative
c)
dishonest
d)
forgetful
69.
Which of the following is a negative character trait?
a)
hardworking
b)
kind
c)
unpleasant
d)
friendly
70.

Which of the following is a positive character trait?

a)

ungrateful

b)

bossy

c)

unfriendly

d)

respectful

71.

Which of the following is a positive character trait?

a)

giving

b)

disorganized

c)

sneaky

d)

nosy

72.
Riley loves playing sports! His favorite sport is baseball. He practices throwing with his dad every night after dinner.
a)
loving
b)
selfish
c)
careful
d)
hardworking
73.

Zack always liked to hold the door for people, especially if they hand their hands full.

a)

confident

b)

respectful

c)

curios

d)

friendly

74.

Randy didn't like when the teacher called on him. He would often sink down in his seat and pretend like he didn't know the answer.

a)

sociable

b)

timid, shy

c)

outgoing

d)

talkative

75.
Josh got home from school and sat on the couch for three hours. He even ate his dinner on the couch!
a)
nice
b)
outgoing
c)
busy
d)
lazy
76.

Sarah always helped her teacher clean up the room at the end of the day. Sarah would pick up trash, straighten up books, and wipe off the tables.

a)

disrespectful

b)

smart

c)

shy

d)

helpful

77.
What does the prefix re mean?
a)
wrong
b)
not
c)
again
d)
supporting
78.
What does redo mean?
a)
To not do
b)
To be able to do
c)
To do again
d)
To do before
79.
What does the prefix dis mean?
a)
Not; opposite of
b)
Wrong
c)
Before
d)
Supporting
80.
What does disappear mean?
a)
To not appear
b)
To appear again
c)
To appear before
d)
To support appearing
81.
What does retest mean?
a)
To test again
b)
To test before
c)
To not test
d)
To be tested
82.
What does the prefix mis mean?
a)
Not
b)
Before
c)
Wrong
d)
Supporting
83.
What does the prefix un mean?
a)
Not
b)
Again
c)
Wrong
d)
Before
84.
What does unhappy mean?
a)
Not happy
b)
Happy again
c)
To be happy
d)
Happy before
85.
What does the prefix pre mean?
a)
Before
b)
Supporting
c)
Wrong
d)
Again
86.
In order to bake a cake, you must first prepare the batter. The prefix pre- means
a)
after
b)
before
c)
until
d)
move
87.
The doctor returned to check on his patient. The prefix re means:
a)
away
b)
again
c)
aging
d)
not
88.
The base word in disobey is?
a)
obey
b)
dis
c)
ey
89.
The prefix in unpleasant is?
a)
non
b)
un
c)
dis
90.
The prefix in disrespect is?
a)
dis
b)
nonres
c)
un
91.
What does redo mean?
a)
To not do
b)
To be able to do
c)
To do again
d)
To do before
92.
Where are suffixes located on a word?
a)
At the end of the word. 
b)
In the beginning of the word. 
c)
On your feet. 
d)
In the middle of the word. 
93.
What is a suffix?
a)
word part at the end
b)
word part at the beginning
c)
word part in the middle
d)
root word
94.
What is the meaning of -ful? 
a)
against or opposite
b)
moving slowly
c)
full of, having 
d)
making something up
95.
What is the meaning of the suffix -able
a)
can be done
b)
full of
c)
most
d)
more
96.
What is the meaning of the suffix -ful
a)
can be done
b)
full of
c)
most
d)
more
97.
What is the meaning of the suffix -less
a)
more
b)
full of
c)
in a way
d)
without
98.

What is the definition of the word "farmer"?

a)

A person who farms

b)

A person who teaches

c)

farms in a way

d)

without a farm

99.

What does the suffix -er mean? (dancer, teacher, singer)

a)

full of

b)

person that does something

c)

without

100.

What is my name?

a)

Ms. Ms

b)

Ms. Musumeci

c)

Ms. Moose

d)

Mrs. Musumeci

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