Literary Terms
Main Idea Shapes
Cruise the Med. Vocab
Reading Short Passage Steps
Critical Reading Question Categories
100
The comparison of one thing to another without using like or as
What is a Metaphor
100
Main Idea is the first sentence
What is an upside down triangle
100
the part of the word that contains the basic meaning (definition) of the word / the base element of the word.
What is the root
100
Read the passage
What is the second step
100
When you're asked for the big picture or what the point of the passage is, you're being asked for...
What is the main idea
200
A verbal tone used to suggest that the person means the opposite of what he or she is saying
What is sarcasm
200
Main Idea is last sentence
What is a triange
200
a word element that is placed in front of a root /changes the word's meaning or makes a new word.
What is a prefix
200
Read the question
What is the first step
200
Information that is inferred is NOT directly stated
What is Implied information
300
Using human characteristics to describe inanimate objects
What is Personification
300
Main Idea is not stated; only inferred
What is a circle
300
word element that is placed after the root. / changes the word's meaning as well as its function (use).
What is a suffix
300
As you read, try to answer questions
What is the third step
300
You're asked to collect information that is directly stated in the passage.
What is Stated Information
400
The author's attitude toward the story or subject
What is Tone
400
Main Idea is broken up and appears in several locations throughout the passage
What is a Square
400
After reading the passage, go back to the questions and try to match your own answers to the answer choices.
What is the last step/ fourth step
400
Author's emotions/feelings toward subject
What is Tone/Mood/Attitude
500
Two terms that seem to contradict each other
What is Oxymoron
500
You're asked to infer the meaning from clues tucked around the word/phrase
What is Words/Phrase in Context
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