Character means...

people or animals in a story

Example:
What can you tell about the main character based on their actions in the story?

A. The character is selfish because they only think about themselves.
B. The character is brave because they help a friend in need.
C. The character is lazy because they never do anything.
D. The character is mean because they yell at everyone.

Plot is...

the events that happen in a story

Example:
Which sentence best describes the plot of the story?

A. The main character learns the value of friendship after helping a classmate.
B. The story takes place in a small town during the summer.
C. The main character is a boy who loves to draw.
D. The story has many different animals in it.

Setting is...

where and when the story takes place

Example:
Which detail best helps the reader understand the setting of the story?

A. The children wore heavy coats and played in the snow.
B. The dog barked loudly at the squirrel.
C. The girl opened her book and began to read.
D. The teacher wrote the answer on the board.

Problem is...

the conflict in a story

Example:
What is the main problem the character faces in the story?

A. She loses her homework on the way to school.
B. She has a blue backpack with stars on it.
C. She walks to school with her best friend.
D. She likes to read mystery books.

Solution is...

a way of solving the problem

Example:
What is the solution to the main problem in the story?

A. She asks her teacher for another copy of the homework.
B. She walks to school with her best friend.
C. She finds a book in the library.
D. She tells a joke to make her friends laugh.

The author is...

the person who wrote the story

Example:
Why did the author most likely write this story?

A. To entertain the reader with a fun adventure
B. To teach the reader how to bake a cake
C. To show the reader how to do homework
D. To explain how plants grow

Mood is....

how the author makes you feel when you read the story

Example:
What is the mood of the story?

A. Exciting, because the characters go on a treasure hunt
B. Boring, because the characters are sitting in class
C. Cold, because it is snowing in the story
D. Confusing, because the story has too many characters

Style is...

special words the author used to help you see the story

Example:
How would you describe the author’s style in this story?

A. The author uses funny dialogue and silly events to entertain the reader.
B. The author lists facts and dates in order.
C. The author gives step-by-step directions.
D. The author uses charts and graphs to show data.

Theme is...

main idea of the selection

Example:
What is the theme of the story?

A. Helping others can make a big difference
B. The story happens at a school
C. The character loses her backpack
D. The author wanted to make the reader laugh

Genre is...

the type of selection you are reading

Example:
What is the best summary of the selection?

A. A girl solves a problem by working with her team during a class project.
B. A girl goes to school and eats lunch with her friends.
C. A girl has a red backpack and likes math.
D. A girl reads a book during free time.