SBAC ELA Grade 3 Reading Literature 2

Question 1

In a story, what does the 'setting' describe?

Accepted Answer

The time and place where the story happens

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The problem that the main character must solve

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The lesson or message the author wants to share

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The feelings and personality of the main character

Question 2

What is the 'theme' of a story?

Accepted Answer

The central message or lesson the story teaches

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The main character's name

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A description of what happens at the end

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The title of the story

Question 3

Read this passage: 'Maya clutched her umbrella tightly as the clouds gathered overhead. The smell of rain filled the air.' What can you infer is about to happen?

Accepted Answer

It is going to rain soon

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Maya is going to school

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Maya lost her umbrella

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The sun is going to come out

Question 4

In a story, the 'narrator' is:

Accepted Answer

The person or voice telling the story

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The villain of the story

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The main problem in the story

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The author who wrote the book

Question 5

What does it mean when a story has a 'conflict'?

Accepted Answer

There is a problem or struggle that the character must face

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The story has a happy ending

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The story is based on real events

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The story has more than one main character

Question 6

Which word best describes a character who helps others, even at great personal cost?

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Heroic

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Selfish

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Greedy

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Timid