Fiction SOL Review (English for MLs)

What is setting?

What are characters?

What character trait describes Mr. Kewer?

Mr. Kewer opened his school laptop, hoping to play Fortnite, but his excitement quickly turned to disappointment when a message popped up saying the game was blocked. He tried refreshing the page and even restarting the computer, but nothing worked. Sighing, he slumped in his chair, realizing he’d have to wait until he got home to play.

Gerald swallowed bravely as he walked toward the floor.

Lena clutched her notebook tightly as she stepped up to the front of the class. Her hands trembled, and her face felt hot. What if she messed up? What if everyone laughed? She took a deep breath and tried to steady her voice as she read the first line of her poem. She couldn’t see her classmates’ reactions, but she felt their eyes on her. Maybe, just maybe, she could get through this.

I couldn’t believe my luck. As I walked into the crowded cafeteria, I spotted an open seat right next to Emma, the most popular girl in school. My heart pounded as I approached, wondering if she would talk to me. “Hey, is this seat taken?” I asked, trying to sound casual. She looked up, smiled, and nodded. I couldn’t help but grin—maybe today wasn’t going to be so bad after all.

Mira and Jake both hesitated at the edge of the swimming pool, their toes curling over the side. Mira felt a surge of excitement, eager to dive in and make a big splash. Jake, on the other hand, swallowed nervously, afraid of the cold water. Their coach watched them closely, knowing that each of them had their own reasons for hesitating. “You’ve got this,” he called out, hoping to encourage them both.

What is another word for conflict?

Sarah and Emma are best friends, but they start arguing over who should get to be the lead in the school play. Sarah thinks she should get the role because she’s been practicing longer, while Emma believes she deserves it because she knows the script better. Their friendship is tested as they try to prove who’s right.

Alex loves to draw, but he doesn’t think he’s good enough to show his art to others. He struggles with feelings of doubt and fears that people might not like his work. Alex has to find the courage to believe in himself and overcome his fear of failure.

Maya and her family are on a camping trip in the woods when a sudden storm hits. They have to find shelter, stay warm, and make sure they stay safe as they wait for the storm to pass. Maya learns how to handle the challenges of nature and how to stay calm during an emergency.

Liam loves wearing bright, colorful clothes, but at school, the other kids make fun of him because it’s not the “cool” style. Liam feels torn between fitting in with his classmates and staying true to himself. He eventually decides to embrace his unique style, despite what others think.

Zoe’s computer stops working in the middle of her big project for school, and she can’t figure out how to fix it. Frustrated, she tries to find a way to save her work before the deadline, dealing with the challenge of technology failing her at the worst time.

Lily and her friends hear strange noises coming from deep in the forest. They start seeing glowing lights floating in the trees and feel like they're being watched. Lily is terrified but decides to face her fears, convinced that there’s something supernatural happening in the woods. She must figure out how to protect herself and her friends while discovering the mystery behind these strange sights.

Important events in a story are part of _____________.