Figurative Language
"The sky was as orange as a pumpkin"
Simile
What is a context clue?
A word or sentence around an unfamiliar word that helps you figure out what the unfamiliar word means
The author presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to fix it.
Problem and solution
Which sentence BEST states the main idea of a passage?
A. A sentence that gives one small detail
B. A sentence that tells what the whole passage is mostly about
C. A sentence that describes only the ending
D. A sentence that gives the author’s opinion
B. A sentence that tells what the whole passage is mostly about
Where the story takes place
Setting
"The classroom was a beehive of activity"
Metaphor
The librarian gave a stern look when the students were talking loudly during the quiet reading time
What does stern mean?
Serious; strict
The author explains how one thing (the cause) leads to another thing (the effect).
Cause and effect
Which sentence is the BEST example of using text evidence to support an answer?
A. “I think the character is brave.”
B. “The character is brave because bravery is important.”
C. “The character is brave because the text says she helped others even when she was scared.”
D. “Everyone knows the character is brave.”
C. “The character is brave because the text says she helped others even when she was scared.”
The moral or "lesson" of a story
Theme
"This pizza is the size of a car!"
Hyperbole
After the long hike, Jake felt famished and immediately started eating his sandwich, not caring how it tasted.
What does famished mean?
The author lists events or steps in the order they happen.
Sequence
In the sentence “The exhausted runner collapsed at the finish line,” what does the word exhausted MOST likely mean?
A. Excited
B. Angry
C. Very tired
D. Confused
C. Very tired
The problem or struggle that a character faces in a story
Conflict
"Don't worry, you"ll knock it out of the park!"
Idiom
Maria had always loved the beach, but today was different. The water was murky, and she could barely see her feet when she waded in. She noticed that the waves were rough, crashing against the shore with great force. Even though the beach was usually calm, today the water felt strange and cloudy. Maria decided to stay close to the sand and watch the waves from the shore.
What does murky mean?
Not clean; hard to see through; dirty
The author arranges events in the order they happen over time, from the beginning to the end.
Chronological
Why did the author MOST likely write a passage that explains how hurricanes form and includes diagrams?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To persuade readers to move
C. To inform readers using facts
D. To tell a personal story
C. To inform readers using facts
The feeling the poem gives to the reader
Mood
"The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of pink, purple, and gold."
Imagery
The forest was quiet, except for the occasional sound of birds chirping. As Mia walked along the trail, she noticed the path was narrow and covered with fallen leaves. She had to step carefully to avoid tripping over rocks and tree roots. Even though the trail was tight and winding, Mia felt excited to see where it would lead.
What does narrow mean?
Very thin; small
The author provides details about a person, place, thing, or event.
Description
A character slams the door, avoids eye contact, and refuses to speak. What can the reader BEST infer?
Choices:
A. The character is tired
B. The character is confused
C. The character is angry
D. The character is sick
C. The character is angry
The author’s attitude toward the subject or the reader. It shows how the poet feels about what they are writing.
Tone