Fiction/ Nonfiction
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author is conveying.
what does the word 'elated' mean in this sentence?
she was elated after winning the competition.
hardworking, careful, persistent
What is personification?
giving human traits to non-human things.
Is it wise to stay up late the night before an exam?
no
What are the 3 questions for poetry?
what is the literal meaning
what is the deeper meaning
what is the theme
What is the difference between first-person and third- person narrator?
the difference between first person uses "I" (inside a story); third- person uses " he/she"
What does 'frantic' mean in this sentence?
The birds became frantic as the storm approached, flapping their wings wildly.
Panicked, extremely anxious
simile uses 'like' or 'as'
What should you do before reading a passage?
read the questions first ( to focus your reading).
What is the resolution?
Fiction
Name two types of text structure in nonfiction?
sequence, cause & effect
What does 'meticulous' mean in this sentence?
The artist was meticulous, spending hours perfecting tiny details.
very careful, precise, or thorough
what is the theme of a story?
the universal lesson or message.
Why is it important to underline evidence in the text?
To support your answers and check accuracy.
What genre does the following question belong too
what is the topic?
Character trait
what is the author's purpose?
Nonfiction
the author's point of view
What does the word 'elaborate' mean in this sentence?
The teacher asked Jamal to elaborate on his answer so the class could understand.
to explain in detail.
what is the tone of a passage?
the author's attitude. (e.g. humor, sadness, serious)
What should you do if you're unsure of an answer?
eliminate wrong choices, make an educated guess.
What does POV mean?
point of view
what should you do when answering a question about author's purpose?
determine if the author is trying to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
What does 'ambiguous' mean in this sentence?
The ending of the story was ambiguous readers debated what really happened.
unclear; open to multiple interpretations.
who is the protagonist in the story?
the main character
How much time should you spend on a multiple choice question before moving on?
about 1-2 minutes ( flag it and return later if needed)
Which of the following is an example of a main idea of a book?
Blaze, a dog who fights fires
I read a story about Dodger, a police dog.
Avengers is my favorite comic book hero.
Super Sumo is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.
4. Super Sumo is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.