Theme/Central/Main Idea
Author's Choice
Point of View
Word Meaning
Figurative Language
100
*In a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea.' * It is a critical belief about life that the author is trying to convey in the writing. * It is usually universal in nature. It touches on the human experience, regardless of race or language. * It is what the story means. A. Theme B. Central Idea C. Main idea D. Topic
What is A.Theme?
100
Choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
What is Author's choice?
100
*This point of view is generally only used in instructional writing. * It is told from the perspective of "you". Which is the correct POV: first person, second person, and third person limited or omniscient
What is Second Person Point of View?
100
* The implied meaning of words rather than their literal meaning. *It is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word A. Definition B. Denotation C. Connotation D. Simile
What is C. Connotation?
100
* Uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful *Figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, and allusions go beyond the literal meanings of the words to give readers new insights. A. Allusions B. Central Idea C. Alliteration D. Figurative language
What is D. Figurative language?
200
* The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about * Can be found in every paragraph A. Theme B. Central Idea C. Main idea D. Topic
What is Main Idea?
200
Why would an author frequently stop the beginning of a narrative and include the phrases, “…but that will be explained later” or “that’s a story for a later time?” (A) The author wants to agitate the reader. (B) The author believes that part of the story is not important. (C) The author does not know how to finish his or her thoughts. (D) The author wants to build a sense of suspense. Correct Answer:
What is (D). These phrases make you wonder what will happen later in the story and keep you hooked. The author wants you to keep reading to figure out how these events will play out. Pretty obvious, right?
200
* This point of view is used when the main character is telling the story. * This is the kind that uses the "I" narrator. * As a reader, you can only experience the story through this person's eyes. So you won't know anything about the people or events that this character hasn't personally experienced. Which is the correct POV: first person, second person, and third person limited or omniscient
What is First Person point of view?
200
* It is the strict dictionary meaning of a word. * It refers to the literal meaning of a word A. Denotation B. Connotation C. Figurative language D. Definition
What is A. Denotation?
200
*The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. * an object representing another, to give an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant A. Imagery B. Simile C. Symbolism D. Metaphor
What is C. Symbolism?
300
*The MAIN POINT that the author is making. *Most often it is stated in one sentence *What the story revolves around A. Theme B. Central Idea C. Main idea D. Topic
What is Central Idea?
300
Don't come in here botherin' me," said the cook, intolerantly. "What with your mother bein' away on a visit, an' your father comin' home soon to lunch, I have enough on my mind -- and that without bein' bothered with you. The kitchen is no place for little boys, anyhow. Run away, and don't be interferin' with my work." She frowned and made a grand pretense of being deep in herculean labors; but Jimmie did not run away. "Now -- they're goin' to have a picnic," he said, half audibly. "What?" "Now -- they're goin' to have a picnic." "Who's goin' to have a picnic?" demanded the cook, loudly. Her accent could have led one to suppose that if the projectors did not turn out to be the proper parties, she immediately would forbid this picnic. Jimmie looked at her with more hopefulness. After twenty minutes of futile skirmishing, he had at least succeeded in introducing the subject. To her question he answered, eagerly: "Oh, everybody! Lots and lots of boys and girls. Everybody." "Who's everybody?" The conflict in this scene is built mainly by… (A) Jimmie’s long internal monologue about his problems with the cook. (B) the detailed descriptions of the cook’s physical power over Jimmie. (C) the aggressive and unbalanced dialogue between Jimmie and the cook. (D) the parents’ lack of help in the kitchen.
What is C). We start realizing there is a problem in this story when the cook immediately starts lecturing Jimmie as he enters the kitchen.
300
*This point of view is limited to only one character. *The narrator only knows what that character knows. *You can choose to view the action from right inside the character's head, or from further away, where the narrator has more access to information outside the protagonist's viewpoint. Which is the correct POV: first person, second person, and third person limited or omniscient
What is Third Person limited point of view?
300
* A broad statement or idea that applies to a lot of people or situations. *When you make a general statement without details about what you see or hear, this is an example of what? A. Literal meaning B. Figurative language C. Hyperbole D. Generalization
What is D.Generalization?
300
* When you use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. * Makes use of particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds. * It is associated with mental pictures A. Imagery B. Imagery C. Personification D. Hyperbole
What is A. Imagery?
400
Read the following paragraph and determine the theme. Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her “lame Lucy.” He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle’s birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go,and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy’s arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed. What is the theme?
What is Share your true feelings, if you like someone then tell them, every action has a reaction, etc.
400
An author writes an article on, "the increase of home burgularies," What is the author’s purpose in writing the article? A. To persuade the reader to buy a security system. B. To entertain the reader with stories. C. To inform the reader about how to steal from businesses. D. To inform the reader about the effects of stealing.
What is A. To persuade the reader to buy a security system.
400
*This point of view still uses the "he/she/it" narration but now the narrator knows EVERYTHING. *The narrator isn't restricted by what one character knows, sort of like the narrator is God. *The narrator can know things that others don't, can make comments about what's happening, and can see inside the minds of other characters. Which is the correct POV: first person, second person, and third person limited or omniscient
What is Third Person Omniscient?
400
* to make indirect reference *to refer casually or indirectly A. Imagery B. Symbolism C. Allude D. Central Idea
What is C. Allude?
400
But words are things, and a small drop of ink, / Falling, like dew, upon a thought produces. Which figurative language is represented in the sentence? A. Onomatopoeia B. Simile C. Personification D. Metaphor
What is B. Simile?
500
Read the following paragraph and determine the main idea. Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.
What is The paragraph is MAINLY about the origins of Halloween.
500
The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather,they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem. What is the author’s perspective toward ―rogue employees?‖ A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued. B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes. C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses. D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.
What is C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.
500
Determine from which perspective the passage is narrated. Viewpoints: first-person, second-person, third-person limited, and third-person omniscient. "You must get the golden key from the Sugar Toast Forest," said the Peanut Butter Wizard. He knew that their quest would be hard, so he gave them a bit of advice, "All you have is one another, so stick together." Jelly Girl and Banana Boy nodded eagerly. They were both afraid of the Sugar Toast Forest. Neither of them had ever left home before, but they had heard tales, frightful tales.
What is third-person omniscient?
500
*A source of information about a word that helps readers understand the word. *This word or phrase offers insight, either directly or indirectly, into the word’s meaning. A. Context clues B. Beliefs C. Theme D. Generalization
What is A.Context clues?
500
My brain is fire--my heart is lead! / Her soul is flint, and what am I? Which figurative language is being represented? A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Hyperbole
What is A. Metaphor?
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