Reading Literature
What is the theme of a story?
(A: The message or lesson the author wants to share)
What is the main idea of a paragraph or article?
(A: The most important point the author is making)
What is a synonym?
(A: A word that means the same or almost the same)
What type of sentence is this: “The dog barked loudly.”
(A: A statement/declarative sentence)
What does it mean to cite evidence from a text?
(A: Quote or refer to parts of the text to support your answer)
What does it mean to make an inference?
(A: Using clues from the text and what you know to figure something out)
What does a heading help you do in an article?
(A: It tells what the section is about and helps you find information quickly)
What is an antonym?
(A: A word that means the opposite)
What is a conjunction?
(A: A word that connects words or groups of words, like “and,” “but,” or “because”)
Why is it important to understand the author’s purpose?
(A: It helps you know why they wrote the text – to inform, persuade, or entertain)
In fiction, what is the climax of a story?
(A: The most exciting or intense part, usually where the conflict is resolved)
What is the purpose of a caption under a photo?
(A: To explain what the picture shows)
What does it mean to use context clues?
(A: Use the words around a new word to figure out its meaning)
Combine the sentences: “It was raining. We played inside.”
(A: It was raining, so we played inside.)
What is a point of view in a story?
(A: Who is telling the story – 1st person, 3rd person, etc.)
What is the setting of a story?
(A: Where and when the story takes place)
What is a text feature?
(A: Parts like headings, bold words, charts, or diagrams that help you understand text)
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
(A: Not or opposite of)
What is the difference between their, they're, and there?
(A: Their = ownership, They’re = they are, There = place)
How do illustrations or graphics help a reader?
(A: They help explain or add to the information in the text)
Name two ways a character can change throughout a story.
(A: Change in behavior, attitude, or understanding)
How can you tell if an author is trying to persuade you?
(A: They share strong opinions, use facts, and want you to agree with them)
In this sentence, what does “precise” mean: “Be precise when you measure the ingredients”
(A: Exact or accurate)
What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?
(A: To wrap up ideas and leave the reader with a final thought)
What does it mean to compare and contrast two characters?
(A: Show how they are alike and how they are different)