Fiction
What is the term for the main character in a story?
Protagonist
What is a type of nonfiction text that is focused on giving an account of someone's life, typically famous individuals?
Biography
What is a comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What does reluctantly mean?
As Kevin remembered the promise he made earlier, he reluctantly agreed to help Jennie move her stuff into her new apartment.
without really wanting to or unwillingly
"Every evening, Grandpa would tell tales of his childhood adventures, his eyes twinkling with joy."
What can you infer about Grandpa’s childhood?
Grandpa had exciting adventures as a child and enjoys remembering them.
What is the term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?
Setting
What text structure is the author using when they list the advantages and disadvantages of a topic to help the reader make a decision?
Compare and contrast
What figure of speech is used in this sentence?
"He's a night owl, always staying up late."
Metaphor
What does sustain mean?
It is difficult to sustain a smile when your whole world is falling apart.
to give support or relief to
"Sarah’s lemonade stand was the most popular on the block, with a line of customers stretching down the street."
What can you infer about Sarah’s lemonade?
Sarah’s lemonade is very popular and probably tastes good.
What is the peak or turning point of a story, where the main conflict is addressed?
Climax
What is a type of nonfiction text aims to convince the reader of the author's perspective on an issue?
Persuasive writing
What figure of speech is used in this sentence?
"She sells seashells by the seashore."
Alliteration
What does withering mean?
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
dry up; lose moisture
"Mitch noticed that every time he discussed math, his friend Maya seemed to change the subject quickly."
What can you infer about Maya’s feelings towards math?
Maya likely feels uncomfortable or disinterested in math.
What is a struggle between opposing forces in a story, often the central problem around which the plot revolves?
Conflict
What is the account of a person's life written by that person?
autobiography
What figure of speech is used in this sentence?
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
Personification
What does morsel mean?
The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.
a small piece or quantity of something, especially food
"After the thunderstorm, the park was littered with branches and leaves, making it hard to walk."
What can you infer about the storm’s intensity?
The storm was strong.
What is a type of character undergoes significant internal change over the course of a story
Dynamic character
What is a term that refers to the facts, figures, or other information that supports the main point in a nonfiction text?
Supporting details
What figure of speech is used in this sentence?
"It's raining cats and dogs out there!"
Idiom
What does degrade mean?
Suzie’s mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
To treat someone or something poorly and without respect
"Despite the company's optimistic projections, the quarterly report revealed a stark decline in profits."
What can you infer about the accuracy of the company’s financial predictions?
The company’s financial predictions were overly optimistic and not accurate.