Question

1. which word means “the people, animals, and other figures in a story”?

a. characters
b. plot
c. themes
d. setting

1. how do story elements help a reader?

a. story elements help a reader choose a book.
b. story elements help a reader resolve a conflict.
c. story elements help a reader better understand an author.
d. story elements help a reader understand the meaning of a story.

Explanation:

• For question 3:
• "Characters" refer to the people, animals, and other figures in a story.
• "Plot" is the sequence of events in a story.
• "Themes" are the central ideas or messages of a story.
• "Setting" is the time and place of a story.
• For question 4:
• Story elements (like characters, plot, themes, setting) help a reader understand the meaning of a story.
• They don't directly help in choosing a book (a), resolving a conflict (b) (that's part of the story's plot development), or better understanding an author (c) (though they can give some insights, their main role is in story comprehension).

Answer:

1. A. characters
2. D. Story elements help a reader understand the meaning of a story.