This type of word is a person, place, thing, or idea.
NOUN
What is the main idea?
What the text is mostly about.
Identify the metaphor:
“Time is a thief.” What does it mean?
Time steals moments/life passes quickly.
Read this:
“Jamal stared at the clock, tapping his pencil faster and faster.”
What can you infer about Jamal?
He is nervous or anxious (likely about time/test)
An antonym for ancient.
What is modern/new?
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme = life lesson; main idea = what the text is about
This type of noun is specific and requires a capital letter.
What is a proper noun.
In this sentence, what does "reluctant" mean?
"She was reluctant to speak in front of the class."
Unsure/unwilling
An author describes a polluted river and its effects on animals to convince readers to care. What is the author’s purpose?
To persuade.