Reading Detectives
What is the protagonist?
What is the meaning of the word "enormous"?
Very large; big
What is the place and time where a story happens called?
Setting
Who writes a book?
Author
A story that is made up is called what?
Fiction
If a character says, "I'm fine," but they are crying, what can you say about the person?
They are probably upset or sad
What do you call a word that has the same meaning as another word?
Synonym
What is the lesson or message a reader learns from a story called?
Theme
What is the person who draws pictures for a book called?
Illustrator
A book about real people, places, or events is called what?
Nonfiction
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is proven true; an opinion is a belief or feeling
What does the prefix "un-" usually mean?
Not or opposite of
What are the events that happen in order throughout a story called?
Plot
What literacy device compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What genre often includes magic, imaginary worlds, or mythical creatures?
Fantasy
Why do readers make predictions before finishing a story?
To use clues to guess what might happen next
What is the word that means the opposite of another word called?
Antonym
What part of a story is the most exciting moment or turning point?
Climax
"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of what?
Personification
What do we call a book that tells about someone's life written by that person?
Autobiography
A character faces a difficult problem and must make a choice. What story element is this?
Conflict
Context clues
What is the beginning of a story where characters and settings are introduced called?
Exposition
Why might an author choose to use figurative language?
To create stronger images and make writing more interesting
Why do readers choose different genres of books?
Different genres match different interests and purposes for reading