Reading
The turning point in the action of a story, usually the most exciting part
What is the Climax
The sentence that tells what the entire essay will be abour
What is a Thesis Statement
To use strong exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
Marcus glanced at the clock for the third time and sighed as the teacher continued the lesson.
What can the reader most reasonably infer?
A. Marcus enjoys the lesson
B. Marcus is feeling impatient
C. Marcus wants to become a teacher
D. Marcus forgot to do his homework
B. Marcus is feeling impatient
What does consecutive mean?
The team celebrated their third consecutive championship win with a big party.
Following one after another without interruption
What genre is Code Talker?
Historical Fiction
What is the first sentence called in every body paragraph?
What is a Topic sentence
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is personification?
Text:
Tara reread her essay comments, folded the paper carefully, and slid it into her backpack without speaking.
Question:
What can you infer about Tara?
A. She is proud of her essay
B. She is confused by the comments
C. She is disappointed but trying to stay calm
D. She didn’t read the comments
C. She is disappointed but trying to stay calm
What does Feasible mean?
With enough resources, the plan is feasible and can be completed on time.
Possible or practical
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is Theme
What is the part of the essay that acknowledges the opposite opinion and attempts to disprove it?
What is a Counterclaim
It's raining cats and dogs.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is an Idiom
Maya rolled her eyes but still handed her brother the remote.
Question:
What does this show about Maya and her brother?
A. They never get along
B. Maya enjoys arguing
C. Maya is annoyed but cooperative
D. Her brother is afraid of her
C. Maya is annoyed but cooperative
What does Abstain mean?
He chose to abstain from voting in the controversial election.
To refrain from doing something
Name the 4 different types of Conflict in literature.
Man V. Man
Man V. Character
Man V. Self
Man V. Nature
The part of the writing or speech that captures the readers attention
What is a hook
Peter popped Patricia's pretty balloon.
An alliteration
The announcer’s voice echoed, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
Question:
Where is this most likely taking place?
A. A library
B. A gym or stadium
C. A classroom
D. A movie theater
B. A gym or stadium
What does tenacious mean?
Even when faced with repeated failures, Ana remained tenacious and kept practicing every day.
Persistent, determined
What is the difference between Internal and External Conflict?
Internal happens inside a character (feelings, emotions)
External is happening on the outside
This is the last paragraph of a paper that wraps it up. It is best to end this with an impact statement..
What is a concluding statement
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
What is a Metaphor
At first, Leo refused help. Later, he asked his partner to explain the problem again.
Question:
What can you infer about Leo?
A. He became more confident
B. He is stubborn but finally realized he needed help
C. He wanted to show off
D. He understood the problem immediately
B. He is stubborn but finally realized he needed help
What does obsolete mean?
With smartphones, many old gadgets have become obsolete.
no longer in use; outdated.