Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
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The central point or most important concept.
Who is the protagonist?
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The main character in a story.
“The classroom was a zoo.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Which word is the subject? “The dog barked loudly.”
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Dog
What does the “P” in PIE stand for?
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➤ Persuade
What is a supporting detail?
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A fact or example that backs up the main idea
What do we call the person or force opposing the main character?
The antagonist.
What is a simile?
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A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Where should the comma go? “After dinner we went home.”
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After dinner, we went home.
What is the author’s purpose if the text explains how to do something?
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To inform
: What is an inference?
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A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
What is the climax of a story?
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The turning point or moment of highest tension.
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What is this?
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Personification
What punctuation ends a question?
Question mark
What structure is used in a story that follows events in order?
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Chronological/Sequence
Why is it important to know the setting of a story?
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It helps readers understand time, place, and mood
Define conflict and list two types.
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A struggle between opposing forces; internal and external.
Define hyperbole.
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Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.
Fix this sentence: “he dont like carrots”
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He doesn’t like carrots
How do you identify a cause-and-effect text?
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It explains reasons something happened and the result.
How can you identify the theme of a story?
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Look at how characters grow, conflicts resolve, and what lesson is learned
What is foreshadowing?
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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Identify the figurative language: “Boom! The thunder crashed overhead.”
Onomatopoeia
What is a run-on sentence, and how do you fix it?
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Two or more sentences joined incorrectly; fix with a period, comma and conjunction, or semicolon.
What is the tone of this sentence: “I can’t believe she said that to me!”
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Shocked or angry (tone shows the author’s attitude)