Main Idea
Simile or Metaphor
Elements of Plot
Making Inferences
Fiction vs Nonfiction
100

Most of the time, Main Idea can be found ...

at the start or end of a paragraph

100

Simile or Metaphor?

The assignment is a breeze.

Simile

100

In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...

Exposition

100

Inference Riddle: Birds fly south for me. I am a season when people build snowmen, the days are short and the nights are long.

What is a winter

100

Contains real people and real pictures


Non-Fiction

200

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

200

Simile or Metaphor? He eats like a pig.

metaphor

200

Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?

Rising Action

200

Inference Riddle: You can plant me. You can pick me. You can pop me or make me into yellow bread.

What is corn

200

 This is a story about a monkey who does karate.

Fiction

300

The main idea is supported by what?

details

300

Simile or Metaphor?

This house is as clean as a whistle.

simile

300

Events that make up a story

Plot

300

Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools and sleep with my eyes opened. I can breathe underwater. In the Little Mermaid, I was Flounder.

What is a fish

300

This is a story about what polar bears eat and where they live.

Non-Fiction


400

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

400

Simile or Metaphor? The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.

Metaphor

400

Where the conflict meets its highest point and the most tension is built. 

Climax

400

Inference Riddle: I come from a cane. You might say I make things really sweet! I can be white or brown or a powder-like snow.

What is sugar

400

Your class has to find factual information about plants so you need a __________ book.

Non-Fiction

500

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally, his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

500

Simile or Metaphor? Her dad was as big as a house!

Simile

500

What is the order of elements of plot? Hint: 5 items ERCFR

Exposition > Rising Action > Climax > Falling Action > Resolution


500

Inference Riddle: I put the "sicle" in pop. You can skate on me without wheels. I have a "land" named after me. You can make me into cubes...or mix me into cream.

What is ice

500

What kind of books are the Harry Potter series?  _____________.

Fiction

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