Point of View
Which point of view uses the words I, me, and my?
first-person point of view
Use context clues:
“The exhausted runner collapsed on the bench.”
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
When the author hints about events that will happen later in the story, it is called:
foreshadowing
An article explains the causes of air pollution and then describes the effects it has on people’s health and the environment.
cause and effect
Which sentence provides the strongest evidence to support the claim that exercise improves health?
A. Exercise is popular with many teenagers.
B. Many people enjoy playing sports after school.
C. Doctors say regular exercise lowers the risk of heart disease.
D. Some students walk home from school.
C. Doctors say regular exercise lowers the risk of heart disease.
Which point of view uses the word you and directly addresses the reader?
Second-person point of view
“The scientist was meticulous, carefully checking every detail.”
What does meticulous mean?
Very careful and precise.
A sudden interruption in the story that takes the reader back to an earlier event is called:
flashback
A passage describes two different types of renewable energy and explains how they are similar and different.
compare and contrast
A student is writing about the theme of perseverance. Which piece of evidence best supports this idea?
A. The character lives in a small town.
B. The character practices the piano every day even after failing several times.
C. The character enjoys music.
D. The character owns a piano.
B. The character practices the piano every day even after failing several times.
"Maria walked into the classroom and wondered if she would pass the test."
Which point of view is used?
third-person limited
“The movie was dreadful, so we left halfway through.”
What does dreadful most nearly mean?
Very bad or terrible.
An object or image that represents a deeper meaning or idea is called:
symbolism
An author explains the steps students should follow to prepare for a science fair project, from choosing a topic to presenting results.
sequential / chronological order
A student writes:
"The author believes recycling is important. The author says recycling helps protect the environment."
Which revision would strengthen the evidence?
A. Recycling is good for the Earth.
B. The author explains recycling reduces waste in landfills and pollution.
C. Recycling is something many people do.
D. Recycling is sometimes difficult.
B. The author explains recycling reduces waste in landfills and pollution.
Read the passage:
"Jordan felt nervous about the presentation, but across the room, Mia was confident she would do well."
Which point of view is used if the narrator reveals the thoughts of multiple characters?
third-person omniscient
“The ancient artifact was fragile and could break easily.”
What does fragile mean?
Delicate / easily broken.
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what the reader expects, it is called:
situational irony
A passage describes the problem of plastic waste in oceans and then presents several ways communities can reduce plastic use.
problem and solution
A student writes:
"The theme is friendship. In the story, the characters talk to each other often."
Why is this weak evidence?
A. It is too long.
B. It does not clearly support the theme of friendship.
C. It uses a quote.
D. It explains the evidence too much.
B. It does not clearly support the theme of friendship.
A story is written in third-person limited.
What does the reader know about the characters?
The reader knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
“The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, leaving students confused.”
What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear or having more than one meaning.
When the audience knows something a character does not know, it is called:
dramatic irony
An article describes how hurricanes form, the conditions needed for them to grow stronger, and the damage they can cause.
Which text structure is primarily used?
cause and effect
Which explanation best connects the evidence to the claim?
Claim: Hard work leads to success.
Evidence: “After months of training, Maya finally won the race.”
A. Maya likes running.
B. Maya trains often.
C. Maya’s victory shows that practicing and working hard helped her succeed.
D. Maya runs races every year.
C. Maya’s victory shows that practicing and working hard helped her succeed.