Craft and Structure
What is the author's tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject.
What is the central idea?
How do supporting details relate to the central idea?
What is a synonym?
A word with a similar meaning.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What does the word "structure" refer to in a story?
How the story is organized.
How do supporting details relate to the central idea?
They give evidence and examples to explain the main idea.
What is a context clue?
Words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help define it.
Define "theme."
The message or lesson in a story.
Identify the subject in the sentence: "The cat ran across the yard."
The cat.
What point of view uses "I" and "me"?
First person point of view.
How can you find the central idea of a paragraph?
Look at the topic sentence and repeated ideas.
What does "connotation" mean?
The emotional or cultural meaning of a word.
What is conflict?
The problem or struggle in a story.
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
What is the effect of using a metaphor in writing?
It creates vivid imagery and deeper meaning.
What is a summary?
A brief retelling of the main ideas in your own words.
What’s an antonym for "generous"?
Selfish.
What is a character trait?
A quality shown by a character’s actions or dialogue.
What punctuation joins two independent clauses?
A comma and a conjunction or a semicolon.
Explain how text structure helps readers understand informational texts.
It organizes information to clarify relationships and support understanding.
How can you tell if a detail is important to the central idea?
It directly supports or explains the central idea.
Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Example: "brilliant" instead of "smart".
What is foreshadowing?
A hint about something that will happen later in the story.
What is the difference between a fragment and a run-on sentence?
A fragment is incomplete; a run-on has too many complete thoughts without proper punctuation.