Grammar & Sentence Structure
Identify the sentence type:
"I want to go, but I stayed home."
Compound
What is the central idea of a text?
The main message or overall point
What is characterization?
how an author reveals a character
What is a metaphor?
Comparison without like/as
What is the best strategy for unknown words?
use context clues.
Fix the error:
"Everyone have finished their work."
Everyone has finished their work.
How is central idea different from theme?
Central idea = what text is about
Theme= Lesson / message
Direct vs. indirect characterization?
Direct = tells
indirect = shows
What is tone?
Author's attitude.
improves accuracy
What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?
Connecting dependent clause to independent clause.
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Use quotes / details to support answers.
What is the purpose of conflict?
drives the plot
What is mood?
Feeling created for the reader.
What is a strong constructed response?
answer + evidence + explanation
Combine into one complex sentence:
"I was tired. I finished my homework."
Although I was tired, I finished my homework.
Why do authors include supporting details?
To develop and explain the central idea
What is irony?
Difference between expectation and reality.
Identify: "The stars dance in the sky."
Personification
What should you do if two answers seem correct?
Choose the best supported by the text
Revise for clarity
" She almost drove her kids to school every day."
She drove her kids to school almost every day.
If a narrator knows all characters' thoughts, what POV is it?
Third -person omniscient
What is the effect of foreshadowing?
Builds suspense / hints at future events.
Why do authors use figurative language?
Why is rereading important?
Improves understanding and accuracy.