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WorksheetsEffective Story Settings
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins
Which of the following best helps to make a setting interesting?
Using long sentences
Listing many facts
Including sensory details
Explaining the plot
Although the students were silent, the room buzzed like a hive as fans whirred and papers rustled. My fingers were sticky with sweat, and the clock’s tick-tock made my stomach twist.
What time of day is this most likely to be?
Early morning
Early afternoon
Late at night
Before sunrise
Where does this story take place?
A classroom
A library
A market
A bus stop
Which sense is mostly used in this setting?
Taste
Smell
Sound
Sight
"The room buzzed like a hive" is an example of_____
simile
metaphor
huperbole
personification
Which words best help us to infer the character's mood?
fans whirred and papers rustled
the clock's tick-tock
the room buzzed
made my stomach twist
Swish! Whoosh! The warm, sparkling waves danced in a soothing rhythm. A cool breeze whispered in almond trees, making their leaves rustle. Jase wiped the salt from his lips and smiled, feeling as if the sea had washed his stress away.
What time of day is suggested in this setting?
Night
Early morning
Midday
Sunset
Which word best describes Jase's mood?
Angry
Frightened
Lonely
Peaceful
To which senses does this paragraph mostly appeal?
Hearing and sight
Touch and taste
Smell and sight
Taste and smell
"A cool breeze whispered" is an example of:
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
The gloomy hallway stretched ahead of me, silent except for my own breathing. Bats hung overhead, not quite ready for their nightly hunt. Every door seemed to stare, daring me to open it. "What secrets did this place hide?" I wondered, unsure if I even wanted to find out.
Which genre best fits this setting?
Comedy
Mystery
Historical
Personal drama
What mood is created in this setting?
Tense and mysterious
Cheerful and playful
Calm and relaxing
Excited and joyful
“What secrets did this place hide?” I wondered, not sure if I even wanted to find out.
This sentence suggests that the character is _______________
Confident and fearless
Curious and nervous
Angry and frustrated
Proud and excited
Match each phrase from the setting to the reason it was included.
gloomy hallway
Gives a sense of place
silent except for my own breathing
Builds a quiet, tense atmosphere
not quite ready for their nightly hunt
Gives a sense of time
every door seemed to stare
Creates suspense using personification
“What secrets did this place hide?”
Shows the character’s thoughts
The gloomy hallway stretched ahead of me, silent except for my own breathing.
[Which sentence best fits here to strengthen the setting with additional sensory details?]
Bats hung overhead, not quite ready for their nightly hunt.
The air smelled stale and dusty, and a chill crept across my skin as I took a step forward.
I walked down the hallway slowly, thinking about where I was going next.
The hallway was long and had many doors on each side.
I remembered a time when I was not afraid of dark places like this.
I decided that I would come back another day with my friends.
Which of the following words best helps to create a vivid setting?
gloomy
overhead
secrets
unsure
Every door seemed to stare is an example of
simile
hyperbole
personification
onomatopoeia
Which lesson about writing settings does this passage show best?
Settings must be long
Settings only describe places
Settings only describe places
Descriptive details strengthen settings
The golden gates swung open, and Alia’s feet moved forward before she even realized it. Sparkling colors, cheerful music, and the smell of popcorn filled the air, creating a magical atmosphere. Alia's eyes widened at the sight of a giant Ferris wheel stretching toward the cerulean above. The ground vibrated as a roller coaster roared in the distance, and its riders' delighted squeals made her own excitement grow.
What is the setting of this story?
Amusement park in the daytime
Amusement park at night
Playground in early morning
Playground at midnight
Match the descriptive phrase to the sense to which it appeals
cheerful music
Hearing
popcorn filled the air
Smell
golden gates
Signt
ground vibrated
touch
Which of the following phrases best communicates the reactions of the main character?
the rollercoaster roared
the ground vibrated
Alia's eyes widened at the sight
its riders' delighted squeals
Which of the following sentences will strengthen the sensory details of the passage?
The warm air wrapped around Alia, causing her face to shine with sweat.
Alia eagerly pulled out a hundred dollar bill to pay for the first ride.
The cashier smiled at her and handed her the ticket and her change.
"Have fun!" the casher encouraged with a cheerful smile.
Why is the setting important?
It helps to make the story longer
It tells the reader what will happen next
It helps the reader to imagine the story
It makes the story characters less important
