Reading Comprehension
What is the main problem in a story called?
The conflict
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants to share.
What does "context clues" mean?
Hints in the sentence that help define a word.
Which is the correct sentence? A) she is going. B) She is going.
B) She is going.
What is first-person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “me.”
Who is usually telling the story in a first-person narrative?
The main character
How do you find the main idea of a paragraph?
Look for what the paragraph is mostly about.
What is a synonym for “gigantic”?
Huge
What punctuation ends a question?
A question mark (?)
What is third-person point of view?
The narrator is not in the story and uses “he,” “she,” or “they.”
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
The main idea is the big idea; supporting details explain or prove it.
What is a theme of Bud, Not Buddy?
Perseverance and the importance of family.
What does “cautiously” mean in this sentence: “He walked cautiously across the bridge”?
Carefully
Which word is a conjunction: because, very, walk?
Because
What is a compare and contrast text structure?
It shows how two or more things are alike and different.
What can a reader infer if a character is crying and hiding?
The character is upset or scared.
How is theme different from summary?
Theme is the message; summary tells what happened.
What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as”
What is the subject in this sentence: “The dog barked loudly.”?
The dog
Which text structure uses “first,” “next,” and “finally”?
Sequence or chronological order
What is a story's resolution?
The solution or how the problem is solved at the end.
What detail supports a theme of “bravery”?
“Even though she was scared, she spoke up for what was right.”
What does the word “hesitated” mean in: “She hesitated before answering”?
Paused or stopped briefly
Fix this sentence: “we went to school we were late.”
We went to school, but we were late.
Why does point of view matter in a story?
It changes how the story is told and how readers feel about characters.