ELA Grade 3 Reading Literature 1 Flashcards
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What does a character's 'trait' describe?
Answer: A quality that describes what a character is like on the inside
A character trait is an inside quality — like being kind, brave, or stubborn — that tells us what a character is really like.
In a story, what is the 'plot'?
Answer: The series of events that happen from beginning to end
The plot is the sequence of events in a story — everything that happens from start to finish, including the problem and how it is solved.
Read this passage: 'Liam had practiced his speech every night for a week. When his name was called, he walked slowly to the front of the room and took a deep breath.' What is Liam most likely feeling?
Answer: Nervous but prepared
Liam practiced a lot, which shows he is prepared, but walking slowly and taking a deep breath are clues that he is also nervous.
When a story is told using the words 'I,' 'me,' and 'my,' which point of view is being used?
Answer: First-person point of view
First-person point of view uses words like 'I,' 'me,' and 'my' because the narrator is a character inside the story telling it from their own perspective.
In a story, what is the 'conflict'?
Answer: The main challenge or problem the character must face
The conflict is the main problem or challenge a character must deal with — it is what drives the story forward and keeps readers interested.
How are fables different from other stories?
Answer: Fables usually feature animal characters that talk and end with a lesson called a moral
Fables are a special type of short story that typically uses talking animals to teach a life lesson, called a moral, at the end.