When you write your Main Idea for non-fiction, the T that you write stands for _______________.
What is the author trying to teach me about?
100
The meaning of the prefix "-sub"
What is below?
100
This character is trying desperately to escape his past but the flashbacks and dreams that he has make it very tough to move on.
Who is Ishmael?
100
A comparison between two related concepts that uses the words "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
100
If you get your hand caught in a lawnmower blade, you will certainly _________ it.
What is mangle?
200
When you are writing a Main Idea for a fiction story, you must jot down the characters, problem, ____________ and lesson learned.
What is the solution?
200
The meaning of the prefix "mal-"
What is bad?
200
This character accidentally commits a crime that serves as the Climax of the story. This causes his best friend to make a big decision which leads to the Resolution
Who is Lenny?
200
A comparison between two related subjects without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
200
If you feel like you did not do your best on the test, you should go home and ________ about how you can do better.
What is reflect?
300
When you write your Main Idea for nonfiction, the letters POV stand for Point of View, but we are not talking 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person. Instead, we are looking for the author's ____________ on the topic they are teaching about.
What is opinion?
300
Use your knowledge of prefixes to give me a definition of the following word...
Maltreat
To treat badly.
300
This character learns a valuable lesson about the dangers of being independent while purchasing music.
Who is Marjane?
300
The use of symbols to represent different ideas or qualities.
What is symbolism?
300
It is not just trucks that __________ the goods our nation needs. Many important household items are shipped by boat.
What is convey?
400
When trying to find the Main Idea, it is really important to focus on the title, headings, ___________ and captions to find the most important information.
What are pictures?
400
Many of the prefixes and suffixes that we will study this year are taken from these two ancient languages.
What are Greek and Latin.
400
This character has the trait of being forgetful and easily confused. This influences the story because it leads to many conflicts throughout the story. One of these conflicts involves the accidental death of a puppy (but not from lack of capitalization).
Who is Lenny?
400
The attribution of human traits to a non-human animal or thing.
What is personification?
400
___________ to the door in front of him, the young man continued walking and smacked his head.
What is oblivious?
500
Your main idea should focus on the most important ideas and should not include any small _____________.
What are details?
500
We learned that the prefix -ir means "not." The prefix -in also means "not." For example, "incorrect" means "not correct." Using this information and your knowledge of the root "sub," translate the following word...
Insubordination
To refuse to follow orders or directions
500
This character has a symbolic flashback involving a wheelbarrow and a mysterious burial.
Who is Ishmael?
500
The use of many consonant sounds in a row. Billy Bob bent brown boxes.
Alliteration
500
King George III was _____________ for making poor decisions while governing the Thirteen Colonies.