POV
“I couldn’t believe my luck!” — What point of view is this?
First-person.
In the sentence “The sudden storm disrupted the peaceful afternoon,” what does disrupted suggest about the storm’s effect?
It interrupted or disturbed the calm atmosphere
The author describes a setting as “a gloomy stretch of road beneath weeping clouds.” What tone is created?
Sad, somber, or depressing
A news article and a personal narrative both describe a hurricane. What makes the narrative different?
It focuses on personal feelings and experiences, not just facts
The narrator says, “I tiptoed through the hallway, my heart pounding.” What POV is used, and what effect does it create?
First-person; it creates intimacy and suspense
The narrator reveals what every character is thinking. What POV is this?
Third-person omniscient
The phrase “She radiated confidence as she entered the room” uses radiated figuratively. What does it mean here?
She seemed to shine with confidence; others could feel it.
Two sentences describe a dog:
“The loyal hound trotted across the yard.”
How does the author’s word choice change tone?
: The first sounds negative or pitiful; the second positive and respectful.
One poem uses a metaphor, “Hope is a feather,” while another uses a simile, “Hope floats like a balloon.” How do their structures affect meaning?
The metaphor feels more timeless and gentle; the simile more playful and direct.
Two news reports describe the same event: one from a bystander, one from a participant. What does this difference in perspective show?
Each source may emphasize different details or emotions, affecting reliability.
In a story told by a biased narrator, how should readers respond?
Question the narrator’s reliability
The author writes, “The scientist formulated a new theory.” How does the root form help you understand “formulated”?
: It relates to shaping or creating something — she developed or designed a theory.
The author repeats the phrase “We will rise again.” What effect does repetition create?
Emphasis and inspiration; it builds motivation and unity.
A biography of Rosa Parks and an editorial about her both describe the same event. What distinguishes the editorial?
It includes the author’s opinion or argument about her actions
In a story told by a biased narrator, readers notice he hides his mistakes. What does this reveal?
That his perspective may be unreliable or self-serving
In a play, the audience knows the villain’s plan, but the hero doesn’t. What effect does this create?
Dramatic irony and suspense
“The volunteer’s efforts transformed the dull classroom into a bright, cheerful space.” What does transformed convey?
It completely changed or improved the classroom
In a suspense story, the author uses short, sharp sentences like “Footsteps. Silence. A creak.” What tone does this create?
Tense and suspenseful
A story begins with a flashback before returning to the present. What’s the purpose of that structure?
To give background or context that deepens the reader’s understanding of the present events
A play includes a scene where the audience knows something the characters do not. What effect does this dramatic irony create?
Suspense or humor, depending on the situation
Two characters describe the same event differently. What does this reveal?
Different perspectives shape understanding or bias.
“The word ‘charged’ can mean filled with electricity or accused of a crime.” What reading skill helps you decide which meaning fits?
Using context clues to determine multiple-meaning words
An informational article describes an invention as “a remarkable breakthrough that will revolutionize medicine.” What tone does the author convey?
Excited and optimistic
A science text compares the human heart to a pump. What type of connection is being made, and why?
An analogy — to help readers visualize how the heart functions
A novel alternates between two narrators — one hopeful, one bitter. What’s the purpose of this structure?
To show contrasting perspectives and deepen understanding of the story’s events