Language & Communication
What does dialogue mean?
The words a character thinks or says
What does it mean to infer, use inference?
to make a good guess based on evidence
What is the plot to a story?
the sequence of events in a story
What does support mean? Give synonyms.
to give or provide, help, assistance, encouragement
What does mechanism mean?
natural reaction in response to something. a system, a function
to say, give, provide, or quote text
What is evidence in text?
proof in the text that answers a question
What is the problem in a story? Give synonyms.
conflict, challenge, an obstacle a character faces in a story
What does effectively mean?
doing something successfully or well. efficiently, productively
What does predator mean?
an animal that hunts and eats other animals
What is the subject?
the noun that performs the action
What does specific mean?
something clearly defined
What is the resolution in a story? Give some synonyms.
how characters solve a problem; solution, conclusion, ending
to protect or keep from getting hurt. shield, safeguard
What does camouflage mean?
to blend into the surroundings.
What is punctuation?
marks used in writing to clarify meaning
What does critique mean?
kind, helpful and specific feedback
What does format mean when writing?
how the text is organized, structured, the layout
What does threatened mean?
likely to cause harm to something else. danger, risk, vulnerability
What does mimicry mean?
When one animal looks like another animal to trick predators.
Example: A harmless butterfly that looks like a poisonous one uses mimicry.
What is an adjective?
describing words
giving opinions about a performance
What does organize mean in writing?
to arrange, structure or order of text
What does prey mean?
an animal that is hunted for food
What does adaptation mean?
A special feature or behavior that helps an animal survive in its environment.
Example: A giraffe’s long neck is an adaptation that helps it reach leaves on tall trees.