Word Knowledge Comprehension Analyzing Literary Devices Nonfiction

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What is synonym?
A word that means the SAME or nearly the same as another word.

100

What is main idea?
This is what the passage is MOSTLY about.

100

What is inform?
The author most likely wrote a biography of someone's life to....

100

What is alliteration?
The terrible two terrorized with tedious tantrums...

100

What is compare/contrast?
Text structure.... A moth is whitish in color while a butterfly usually is multicolored....

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What is antonym?
A word that means the OPPOSITE or nearly the opposite of a word.

200

What is summary?
A shortened version of longer text

200

What is entertain?
The author most likely wrote a humorous story to.....

200

What is hyperbole?
Her glare could destroy buildings and cut through iron.

200

What is problem/solution?
Text structure: Kids today need to get more exercise. One way they can do this is by shutting off their phones!

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What are multiple meaning words (or homonym)?
Words that have more than one meaning....i.e. school: -elementary school -school of fish

300

What is a conclusion?
You can come up with this when you read texts, think about what you know about the topic, and then make decisions using both the text and what you know.

300

What is persuade?
The author most likely wrote about the dangers of smoking to...

300

What is personification?
The blanket wrapped me in its warmth and kept me company.

300

What is cause/effect?
Text structure: Keeping your folders organized is really important. First of all, you will know where all of your assignments are!....

400

What is prefix?
Examples are: pre- mis- dis- un-

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What is generalization?
Sweeping, all-encompassing statement, not based on specific details.

400

What is point of view?
It can be done in 1st or 3rd person.

400

What is symbolism?
flag = liberty; lion = courage; light = hope

400

What is sequence?
Text structure: First you open the jar. Then you scoop some out. Spread it evenly on the bread....

500

What are suffixes?
-ly -ness -tion

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What is the subject?
A character or narrator in a passage might also be called the....

500

What is conflict?
Another name for a problem is...

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What is... 1. onomatopoeia 2. see #1
Two part question... 1. buzz; crack; boom 2. Spell the answer!

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What is question/answer?
Text structure: Who was the first president of the US? George Washington

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