VOCABULARY
something that supports a theory or claim; testimony or proof
evidence
Which reading comprehension skill includes using
what you already know + clues from the text =
what I can _______
INFERENCE/DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
The sentence "Her lovely voice was music to his ears" is an example of what type of figurative language?
METAPHOR
He walked in as quiet as a mouse.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
to examine closely
analyze
CHARACTER TRAIT
The sentence "The room was as cold as ice" is an example of what type of figurative language?
SIMILE
The moral or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story
theme
to refer to or quote a source of information to support a point
cite
THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, ACTIONS, DIALOUGE
The sentence "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse" is an example of what type of figurative language?
HYPERBOLE
Clear, direct, and specific as to leave no doubt about the meaning
Explicit
a person's mental outlook or point of view
perspective
"John often watched Maggie from a distance. There had been a time when she had told him everything. Now she was like looking at a work of art, or at some beautiful creature and just . . . wondering. Did she miss him too? Did she think about him at all?"
What is the author's point of view?
3RD PERSON LIMITED POV
The sentence "The best part about music class is that you can bang on the drum." is an example of what type of figurative language?
ONOMONOPEIA
Restate the question - Why should you brush your teeth before bed?
You should brush your teeth before bed because....
UNDERSTOOD, BUT NOT CLEARLY STATED CAN BE ASSUMED BASED ON EVIDENCE FROM TEXT
implicit
"Jason often watched Maggie from a distance. He wondered if she missed him, if she ever thought of him at all. Maggie often felt his heavy gaze, and it made her nervous. She wished he would let it go and leave her alone. It was over. That was it. They were finished. She was finished, that is. John wasn't "finished" with the relationship at all."
What is the author's point of view?
3RD PERSON OMNISCIENT
The phrase "beat around the bush" is an example of what type of figurative language?
IDIOM
Restate the question - Should students get paid for good grades?
Students should get paid for good grades because...