Questions: Repetition and Patterns in Stories
5 questions to test your understanding
Score: 0 / 5
Question 1 Multiple Choice
What is repetition in a story?
AWhen a story has no words
BWhen certain words, phrases, or events happen over and over again
CWhen a story is about something sad
DWhen you do not listen
Repetition is when the story says the same thing again and again. It creates a pattern you can remember!
Question 2 True / False
Repetition in stories makes them boring and not fun.
Answer: False
Repetition actually makes stories MORE exciting and memorable! You can say the words along with the reader.
Question 3 Short Answer
Can you think of a repeated phrase from a story? What words or sounds repeat?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: 'Fee, fi, fo, fum' or 'I'll huff and I'll puff' or 'Who will help me?'
A good answer names a phrase that actually repeats in a story.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
What can you do when a story has a repeated phrase?
AYou must sit silently and never speak
BYou can join in and say the words with the reader
CYou should cover your ears
DYou must leave the room
Joining in on repeated phrases is wonderful! It makes you feel part of the story and helps you learn.
Question 5 True / False
All patterns in stories are the same. Every story repeats words the same way.
Answer: False
Different stories have different kinds of patterns! Some repeat words, some repeat events, some repeat a rhythm or beat.