Genres
Stories that are made up by the author. A. fiction B. nonfiction C. autobiography D. article
What is fiction
What is a main idea?
A main idea is the most important part of a paragraph.
A person who has a part in the story. A. setting B. character C. theme D. main idea
What is B. character
The way a story is told. A. point of view B. author's point of view C. first person D. third person
What is A. point of view
A section of a poem. A. simile B. metaphor C. dialogue D. stanza
What is D. stanza
Writing that gives true information. A. fiction B. fantasy C. nonfiction D. myths
What is C. nonfiction
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.It is on the Niagara River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border.The American Falls is 167 feet high.On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
When and where the story takes place. A. setting B. character C. plot D. main idea
What is A. setting
The voice telling the story. A. point of view B. narrator C. first person D. author's point of view
What is B. narrator
Jeff doesn’t want to share his markers for the art project, even though everyone else has shared theirs with him. Describe Jeff.
He is selfish and rude.
A true story about someone's life. A. nonfiction B. biography C. autobiography D. realistic fiction
What is B. biography
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules so the new carpet stays clean. What is the main idea?
Peter's parents made new rules.
The sequence of events in a story. A. setting B. character C. plot D. main idea
What is C. plot
The writer's opinion about the topic. A. point of view B. first person C. third person D. author's point of view
What is D. author's point of view
Matt was in the middle of telling a funny story when her teacher asked him to go stand at the end of the line. "Mr. Neyer always picks on me," Jeff muttered under his breath. "I shouldn't have to listen to him." Jeff stuck out his tongue when his teacher turned around.
Describe his character.
Disrespectful.
Stories based on real people or events in the past. A. realistic fiction B. science fiction C. nonfiction D. historical fiction
What is D. historical fiction
There are many ways from people to get from one place to another. The most common way to travel is by a motorized vehicle. If you are traveling with your family and not going far you may take a car. If you are going a longer distance with more people you may ride in a var or bus. If you need to travel through water, you would need to take a boat. Many people choose to ride in an airplane when they need to go far away and get their quickly. What is the main idea?
There are many ways to travel.
The message or lesson in the story. A. plot B. character C. main idea D. theme
What is D. theme
This type of narrator is a character in the story. A. narrator B. first person C. second person D. third person
What is B. first person
The original story of the Three Little Pigs and the True Story of the Three Little Pigs have the same story and characters. However, they have a different ______________.
Point of view
Writing to make the reader believe one side of an argument. A. persuasive article/letter B. expository text C. biography D. nonfiction
What is A. persuasive article
One day their were five birds taking care of their eggs. The blue bird was bored, so he asked the other birds to play a game. While they where playing, three green pigs watched from behind the bushes. When the birds were busy with their game, the pigs snuck over and snatched the eggs. They ran off with the eggs as fast as they could.
Three pigs stole the birds' eggs.
John was the kind of ________ student who spent every second of every day working as hard as he could. You would never catch him playing around or chatting during school because he was constantly trying to do his best. When other kids had already turned their assignments in, Rafael would still be working hard to finish his to the best of his ability.
Hardworking, studious, determined.
This type of narrator is outside looking in on the story. A. narrator B. first person C. second person D. third person
What is D. third person
Main Idea: Kangaroo tails are muscular, long and thick at the base.
Which is a supporting detail? A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping.
B. Kangaroos also have a pouch, were they carry their babies.
C. Kangaroos can run very fast from prey.
D. Their tails are soft and furry.
A. Their tails help them balance and turn when they're hopping.