Reading Literature
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What is the main idea of a nonfiction article?
The most important point the author is trying to make.
Name one type of writing.
Narrative (tells a story), informative (explains), or argumentative (persuades).
What is a noun? Give an example.
A person, place, thing, or idea. Example: book, teacher.
Define simile and give an example.
A comparison using “like” or “as.” Example: He ran like the wind.
Identify the main conflict in a short story you’ve read.
Example: In Hatchet, the conflict is Brian’s struggle to survive in the wilderness.
Name one way authors support their ideas with evidence.
By including facts, statistics, quotes from experts, or examples.
What is a thesis statement in an essay?
A sentence that states the main idea or argument of the essay.
Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence: “The students read their books silently.”
Subject: The students; Predicate: read their books silently.
What does “anxious” mean in this sentence: “She was anxious about the test”?
Nervous or worried.
Name one way a character changes from the beginning to the end of a story.
Example: A shy character becomes confident after facing challenges.
What does it mean to analyze how an author organizes a text?
t means to look at how the author arranges information (chronologically, cause/effect, etc.) to make the text clear.
Why is it important to use transition words?
They help connect ideas and make writing smoother and easier to follow.
Correct this sentence: “he dont like math class.”
He doesn’t like math class.
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A comparison that doesn’t use “like” or “as.” Example: Time is a thief.
What does it mean to make an inference while reading? Give an example.
inference while reading? Give an example.Using clues in the text and your own knowledge to figure something out. Ex: If a character slams a door, they might be angry.
Identify one type of text structure used in nonfiction.
Cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, or description.
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
paragraph?To restate the main idea and wrap up the essay.
What is the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences?
Simple: 1 idea; Compound: 2 ideas joined by a conjunction; Complex: 1 main idea + 1 or more dependent clauses.
Use context clues to define: “The abandoned house was desolate, with no signs of life.”
Desolate means empty or lifeless.
Compare and contrast the point of view of two different characters in the same story
ex: The hare's point of view is one of arrogance and overconfidence.The tortoise's point of view is one of humility, persistence, and strategic planning.
Explain how two authors present the same topic in different ways.
Example: One author might write an article about space exploration using facts and data, while another might write a personal story about visiting NASA.
Revise this sentence: “The dog was running fast down the street.”
The dog sprinted quickly down the street.”
Identify and fix the error: “Its a beautiful day outside.”
Correction: “It’s a beautiful day outside.” (“It’s” = it is)
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the dictionary definition; connotation is the feeling or idea the word suggests. Example: Home (denotation = place where you live; connotation = warmth, comfort).