Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose if they are writing to convince the reader of something?
To persuade
What tone does an author have if they are writing in a joyful, playful way?
Happy or light-hearted
What mood is often created in a spooky, haunted house setting?
Creepy or eerie
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message of the passage.
What is the author’s purpose in a recipe book?
To inform
What tone might an author use in a suspenseful mystery story?
Tense or suspenseful
How does a peaceful beach setting typically make the reader feel?
Relaxed or calm
What figurative language is in "The leaves danced in the wind"?
Personification
If a paragraph discusses the benefits of exercise, what is the main idea?
Exercise is beneficial
In a funny story about a dog, what is the author's purpose?
To entertain
Describe a tone that could be used when writing a serious article about global warming.
Serious or urgent
What mood might a thunderstorm setting create in a story?
Tense or ominous
Identify the figurative language: “She is a shining star.”
Metaphor
How can you find the main idea of a passage?
Look for repeated themes or ideas that are emphasized
When the author provides instructions on how to assemble a product, what is the purpose?
To inform
If the author uses positive language to describe a character, what tone might they be using?
Admiring or positive
If a story is set in a bright, sunny park with children playing, what mood might that create?
Happy or joyful
Explain hyperbole and give an example.
Hyperbole is an exaggeration. Teacher's discretion.
What is the main idea if a passage describes ways to keep pets healthy?
Tips on pet health
How can you determine the author's purpose when they do not state it directly?
By analyzing the type of information, language, and tone used in the text. Teacher's discretion.
How can a reader identify the tone of a story?
By paying attention to the author’s choice of words and phrasing.
How can mood be different from tone?
Mood is how the reader feels; tone is the author's attitude/how the author feels.
Explain personification and give me an example.
Personification is when you give human traits to something that is not human. Teacher's discretion.
How do details in a passage support the main idea?
They provide examples or evidence that back up the main idea.