Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
What is the main idea of a nonfiction passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey.
What does the word "inevitable" most likely mean in this sentence: "It was inevitable that the clouds would bring rain."
Unavoidable.
What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?
To state the main idea or argument of the essay
What is the author’s purpose if the text is meant to entertain?
To amuse the reader with a story
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place in which the story occurs.
In a story, what is the term for the struggle between a character and an outside force?
External conflict
Use context clues to define "reluctant" in this sentence: "She was reluctant to leave the party because she was having fun."
Unwilling or hesitant
Which sentence is written in active voice?
A. The book was read by Maria.
B. Maria read the book.
B. Maria read the book.
Which detail best supports an argumentative claim?
A fact or statistic
What is theme?
The underlying message or lesson of a story
Why is it important to identify the narrator’s point of view?
It helps understand how the story is told and how characters/events are presented.
Which word is a synonym for "vital"? A. Unnecessary
B. Boring
C. Essential
D. Weak
C. Essential
Identify the error: “He don’t like going to the movies.”
Use “doesn’t” instead of “don’t.”
What does it mean when an author uses a flashback?
They are showing an earlier event to provide background information.
Which literary element is used when something stands for something else?
Symbolism
A character changes throughout a story due to major events. What kind of character is this?
A dynamic character.
What is a connotation?
The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its dictionary definition.
What type of sentence is this? “Although it was raining, we went hiking.”
Complex sentence
How does tone affect a text?
It conveys the author’s attitude and influences the reader’s understanding.
What is foreshadowing?
A hint about what will happen later in the story
Read this excerpt: “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.” What literary device is used?
Personification
Which word has a negative connotation?
A. Assertive
B. Bossy
C. Confident
B. Bossy
Combine these two sentences into a compound sentence:
"She studied hard. She passed the test."
She studied hard, and she passed the test
“His smile was as bright as the sun.” What is this an example of?
A simile
Identify the type of irony: A fire station burns down.
Situational irony.