What is the term for the message about life or human nature that a writer wants you to understand? It is often revealed by what the character learns.
What is theme
100
What is the meaning of the word characterization?
What is the way an author helps the reader understand what characters are like.
100
What is the most exciting part or the turning point of a story called?
What is the climax
100
You need to find the different meanings of the word rose. What book would you use to find the meanings?
What is the dictionary
100
What kind of graphic organizer is best for comparing two characters/settings/plots/etc?
What is Venn diagram
200
Author's purpose is the intention of the writer. What three reasons does an author write his/her writing?
What are to presuade, to inform, or to entertain
200
What method of characterization is being used when the author describes clothing, hairstyle, gesutres, and expressions?
What is physical appearance
200
What shows how the main character starts to resolve the conflict?
What is the falling action
200
You need information about the role Elvis played in World War II and have found several books about Elvis. Where in the books would you look to find out which pages discuss his role in World War II?
What is the index
200
What is the main purpose of textbooks?
What is to inform
300
What is the difference between mood and tone?
What is--mood is the feeling a writer creates. Tone is a writer's attitude toward the subject.
300
How might the author use other characters to develop a main character?
What is--The author might use what other characters say, do, or think about the main character.
300
What part of the story introduces the setting and characters?
What is the exposition
300
You have a science term on a worksheet that you don't understand. Where in your science textbook would you look to find the meaning of the word?
What is the glossary
300
What are examples of supporting details in nonfiction text? Name 2.
What is examples, reasons, facts, statistics
400
Style isn't what is said, but it is how it is said. What three things reveal the author's style?
What is word choice, sentene structure, and imagery
400
How does the author use the main character to help with characterization?
What is--The author might tell about the thoughts, speech, and actions of the main character.
400
What part of the plot shows how the conflict becomes more difficult?
What is the rising action
400
What would you use to find the MOST current information on a topic?
What is the Internet
400
What pattern of organization uses transitions like because since, therefore, as a result?
What is cause and effect
500
In narratives, text is divided into paragraphs. What is text in poetry divided into?
What are stanzas
500
What is a quality of a character, such as bravery or honesty?
What is a character trait
500
What part of the plot reveals how everything turns out?
What is the resolution
500
If a website ends in .gov, what kind of site is it?
What is government
500
What is the general statement that would tell you what a passage is MOST about?