Identifying P.O.V
Text Structures
Central Ideas
Roots and Affixes
Random
100

In a story, the character says, "I couldn't believe it when I saw the surprise party they had planned for me." From which point of view is this written?

1st person

100

What text structure would you use if you were explaining the steps in a recipe?

sequence

100

What is the central idea of the following sentences: "The town held a big parade to celebrate the holiday. The streets were filled with music, dancing, and colorful floats."

the town celebrating the holiday with a parade

100

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

It means "not," so "unhappy" means "not happy."

100

What does the root word "bene" mean in the word "benefit"?

good and well

200

Emily walked into the room and saw her friends laughing around the table. She smiled and waved, excited to join the group. Everyone greeted her with big smiles.

Question:
From which point of view is this scenario written?

third-person? (The narrator is describing Emily’s actions and feelings from an outside perspective.)

200

In a story where the author explains the problem a character faces and then gives a solution, what text structure is being used?

problem and solution 

200

Find the central idea of these two sentences: "Many kids were excited for the field trip. They couldn’t wait to see the animals at the zoo."

the excitement of the kids going on a field trip to the zoo

200

What is the root word in "replay"?

The root word is "play."

200

Which point of view uses the words "I" or "we"?

First person

300

You open the door and step outside. The cool morning air greets you, and the sun begins to rise over the horizon. You can hear the birds chirping in the trees as you walk down the path.

Question:
From which point of view is this scenario written?

2nd person

300

If the author is describing how two animals are similar and different in their habits, which text structure is being used?

compare and contrast

300

What is the central idea of the following sentences? "The scientist worked all day in the lab, researching new ideas. She was determined to find a cure for the disease."

the scientist working to find a cure for the disease

300

What does the suffix "-ful" mean in the word "joyful"?

It means "full of," so "joyful" means "full of joy."

300

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400

Mark looked around the park and noticed how crowded it was. People were walking dogs, kids were playing on the swings, and some adults were sitting on benches chatting with each other.

Question:
From which point of view is this scenario written?

3rd person

400

When an author tells you about a cause (like a storm) and then explains its effect (such as flooding), what text structure is this?

cause and effect

400

Read the two sentences: "The weather has been very cold lately. People are wearing jackets, hats, and scarves to stay warm."

the cold weather causing people to dress warmly

400

What does the word "misinterpret" mean when broken down into its parts?

It means "to interpret wrongly," where "mis-" means "wrong" and "interpret" is the root.

400

what is the theme of the lion king

the cycle of life

500

"I stepped into the dark forest and felt a shiver down my spine. The wind whispered through the trees, and I could barely make out the path ahead of me."

Question:
From which point of view is this scenario written?

1st person

500

In a paragraph that explains how the main character gets sick, how they feel afterward, and what the doctor recommends, what type of text structure would this be?

problem and solution

500

What is the central idea of these sentences? "The basketball team practiced every afternoon. Their hard work paid off when they won the championship game."

the basketball team’s hard work leading to their victory in the championship

500

If the root word is "act," what does the word "interaction" mean based on its parts?

It means "to act with one another," where "inter-" means "between" and "action" relates to "act."

500

What is the differences between 3rd person limited and omniscient?

The difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient lies in how much the narrator knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings, as well as the scope of their knowledge about the events in the story.

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