Vocabulary in Context
What does the word reluctant most likely mean in this sentence?
“Jalen was reluctant to speak in front of the class because he felt nervous.”
unwilling or hesitant
Use context clues to determine the meaning of frigid:
“The frigid air made everyone put on heavy jackets and gloves.”
very cold
What type of figurative language is this?
“The stars danced across the sky.”
What is the main idea?
the most important point of a text
Which sentence is correct?
A. Their going to the park.
B. They’re going to the park.
C. There going to the park.
B
What does the word abundant mean?
“The forest had abundant wildlife, including birds, deer, and rabbits.”
plentiful or a lot of
What does scarce mean?
“Because water was scarce during the drought, families had to conserve.”
limited or hard to find
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
simile
What is an inference?
a conclusion based of clues and evidence
What is the verb in this sentence?
“The dog barked loudly.”
barked
What does the word conclusion mean in informational text?
The ending or final idea
What does fortunate mean?
“Mia felt fortunate when she found her lost phone under the couch.”
lucky
What does this metaphor mean?
“Time is a thief.”
time passes quickly / takes moments away
What text feature helps readers find topics quickly in nonfiction text?
headings/subheadings
What punctuation should be used after an introductory phrase?
“After dinner ___ we watched a movie.”
comma
Which word is a synonym for enormous?
A. tiny
B. huge
C. weak
D. calm
B. huge
What does murmured mean?
“The students murmured quietly during the movie.”
spoke softly
Identify the figurative language:
“The classroom was a zoo.”
metaphor
Why do authors include evidence in argumentative writing?
to support their claim
What is a claim in argumentative writing?
the writer's opinion or position
What does the word conflict mean in literature?
a problem or struggle between characters or forces
What does admire mean?
“Many students admire the coach because he is kind and hardworking.”
respect or look up to
What type of figurative language repeats beginning sounds?
“Peter Piper picked peppers.”
alliteration
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
a fact can be proven true; an opinion is a belief or feeling
Which revision makes this sentence stronger?
“The food was good.”
“The spicy tacos were delicious and full of flavor.”