Reading Literature
Reading Informational
Language & Vocabulary
Writing
Mythology & Figurative Language
100

What is the central idea or message an author wants readers to understand?

Theme

100

What is the main idea of a nonfiction text?

The central point the author wants to make.

100

What do you call the dictionary definition of a word?

Denotation

100

What is a thesis statement?

A sentence that states the main claim of an essay

100

Who is the Greek god of the sea?

Poseidon

200

When a character changes during a story, what does that reveal about them?

Their growth or devlopment

200

What is textual evidence?

Details or quotes that support your answer

200

What do you call the emotional or cultural feeling of a word?

Connotation

200

What are transitions used for?

To connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly

200

What is an epic?

A long poem telling the adventures of a hero

300

Identify one way the setting can affect the plot.

It can create conflict, influence mood, or motivate characters

300

Why is it important to check if evidence is relevant?

It ensures the author’s argument makes sense and is supported

300

What is a simile?

A comparison using “like” or “as”

300

What does it mean to “revise” writing?

To improve ideas, structure, or clarity

300

What is personification?

Giving human qualities to nonhuman things

400

In The Wanderings of Odysseus, what quality helps Odysseus survive his journey?

His intelligence or cleverness

400

What is the purpose of an author using statistics or facts?

To make their argument more credible

400

Use the word ardor in a sentence.

Answers may vary: “She spoke with ardor about her dream.”

400

What should a conclusion do in an essay?

Restate the claim and summarize main points

400

What lesson can we learn from many Greek myths?

Humans must respect the gods or face consequences

500

How can readers find the theme of a story?

Look at how characters react to conflicts and how the story ends

500

How can you tell if an author is biased?

They use emotional language or leave out important information

500

What is the effect of strong word choice on tone and mood?

It shapes how readers feel about the text

500

Name one way to add evidence to support a claim.

Use quotes, facts, or examples from the text

500

Identify this device: “Her words cut deeper than a knife.”

Metaphor

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