Reading & Comprehension
A story shows that hard work leads to success, what is this called?
Theme
The discovery was significant because it changed how people understood the problem, what does “significant” mean?
important; crucial; vital; essential
The desert receives very little rain; some areas go years without a single storm. What text structure is used?
Description
“The stars winked in the night sky,” what figure of speech is used?
Personification
The part of an essay that grabs the reader’s attention at the beginning is called ___?
Hook
An article explains how plants grow in different environments, what is the main point called?
Central Idea
It is imperative that you complete the task before the deadline, what does “imperative” mean?
required; necessary
First, the seeds are planted in moist soil; next, they are placed in sunlight; finally, they bigin to sprout. What text structure is used?
Sequence
“I have told you a million times to clean your room,” what figure of speech is used?
Hyperbole
The part that gives background information to help the reader understand the topic is called what?
Context
The character avoids answering questions and looks away, what can you conclude?
Inference
The refugees faced a difficult plight after losing their homes, what does “plight” mean?
serious problem / difficult situation
The author explains that pollution causes water contamination and harms animals, what text structure is used?
Cause and Effect
“Time is a thief that steals our moments,” what figure of speech is used?
Metaphor
The sentence that clearly states the writer’s position is called what?
Thesis Statement
Restate “The invention improved communication around the world” in your own words, what skill is this?
Paraphrase
The teacher's explicit directions made the assignment easy to follow.
clearly stated and explained
Because the river overflowed after days of heavy rain, nearby homes were damaged and roads became unsafe. What text structure is used?
Cause and Effect
“She moved through the crowd like a shadow,” what figure of speech is used?
Simile
The part of an essay that presents the opposite side of the argument is called what?
Point / Thesis Statement
A text presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasoning, what type of essay writing is this?
Argumentative Essay
After reviewing both sides of the argument, she gave an impartial response that did not favor the group.
fair and not taking sides; not bias
Many students struggled to complete the project on time; as a result, the teacher extended the deadline and provided extra support. What text structure is used?
Problem and Solution / Cause and Effect
“He finally let the cat out of the bag,” what figure of speech is used?
Idiom
The part of an essay that explains why the counterclaim is incorrect or weaker is called ____?
Rebuttal - Body Paragraph