Red Scarf Girl
What is the Main character name in Red Scarf Girl
Ji-Li
What are the three common purposes of writing. authors purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What figurative language compares two things using like or as?
Simile
What does the R stand for in RACE?
Restate
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Plot
What is Propaganda
Information meant to influence beliefs or opinion
An author writes an article explaining how to prevent cyberbullying. What is the most likely purpose?
Inform
The classroom was a zoo.' What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
What does the C stand for in RACE?
Cite
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author's attitude; mood = reader's feeling
What were da zi bao?
Propaganda Posters
An author argues that every student should have a longer lunch period. What is the purpose?
Persuade
'The angry wind screamed through the trees.' What literary device gives the wind a human action?
Personification
Why should you use evidence from a text when answering a reading question?
To support an answer with proof
n 'The dog ran under the table and into the kitchen,' name both prepositions.
Under, into
During the Cultural Revolution, why might a person's family background affect how others treated them?
Family background could lead to discrimination or punishment
An author writes a funny story about a student who accidentally wears two different shoes to school. What is the purpose?
Entertain
'I have told you a million times!' What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
A student answers a question but gives no quotation or example from the text. Which part of RACE is missing?
Cite evidence
What is imagery, and which five senses can it appeal to?
Descriptive language appealing to the five senses
How can political pressure create a conflict between a person's beliefs and their loyalty to family?
Political expectations can conflict with family loyalty
An author includes statistics, expert opinions, and a strong argument that schools should start later. Identify the purpose and two clues.
Persuade, supported by arguments and evidence
Her words were ice, freezing the friendship between them.' Identify the main figure of speech and explain its meaning.
Metaphor; words are compared to ice
or imagery because freezing appeals to the senses
A student writes, 'Ji-li feels afraid because she worries about what may happen to her family.' What should the student add to strengthen this RACE response?
Text evidence and an explanation
A character faces several problems, the tension builds, and then the biggest turning point occurs. What is that turning point called?
Climax