Theme/Character Analysis.
What is the definition of theme
A life lesson or the message.
What is the definition of main idea?
What the passage is mostly about.
Which is an example of a first-person point of view?
A) “He climbed the mountain alone.”
B) “Maria danced across the stage with grace.”
C) “I couldn’t believe I had finally reached the summit.”
D) “They watched the fireworks in silence.”
C) “I couldn’t believe I had finally reached the summit.”
Define context clues
Clues in the passage that help a reader figure out an unfamiliar word.
Define Active voice
When the subject performs the action.
Ex. The dog chased the ball.
In a story, a character hides their feelings and often avoids eye contact. What can the reader infer?
A) The character is excited
B) The character is confident
C) The character is shy or anxious
D) The character is angry
C) The character is shy or anxious
What is the definition of author's purpose?
The author's reason for writing.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A) The dogs barks loudly.
B) My brother and sister plays outside.
C) She writes poems in her journal.
D) The teacher and the student was happy.
C) She writes poems in her journal.
Which word has a prefix that means “against”?
A) Preview
B) Antisocial
C) Rebuild
D) Discover
B) Antisocial
Define Passive Voice
The subject of the sentence receives the action.
Ex. The ball was thrown by the pitcher
What is the theme of a story where a young girl learns that honesty is more important than winning?
A) Friends are important
B) Always do your best
C) Tell the truth, even when it's hard
D) Cheating helps you win
Tell the truth, even when it's hard
"Lena hesitated at the door of the classroom. She had moved eight times in five years, but the first day at a new school never got easier. Taking a deep breath, she stepped in, trying to ignore the stares and whispers."
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Lena dislikes school
B) Lena has trouble making friends
C) Starting over can be difficult
D) Moving makes Lena happy
C) Starting over can be difficult
"We visited the zoo. ___, we saw a lion sleeping in the shade."
A) Finally
B) Because
C) For example
D) Suddenly
D) Suddenly
What is the meaning of the word reluctant in this sentence?
"She was reluctant to try the new food, even though her friends encouraged her."
A) Eager
B) Afraid
C) Unwilling
D) Excited
C) Unwilling
What is the structure of a passage that explains how photosynthesis works in steps?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Sequential order
C) Problem and solution
D) Cause and effect
B) Sequential order
Which event from a story best supports the theme “Never give up”?
A) A boy quits the race after falling.
B) A girl practices every day and finally makes the team.
C) A student refuses to study for a test.
D) A child gives up on building a model.
B) A girl practices every day and finally makes the team.
What is the author's purpose in the informational passage?
A) To persuade the reader to visit China
B) To inform the reader about the history of the Great Wall
C) To compare different walls around the world
D) To entertain the reader with a story
B) To inform the reader about the history of the Great Wall
Choose the correct version of the sentence:
"we went To the store and bought milk eggs and Bread."
A) we went to the store and bought Milk, Eggs, and bread.
B) We went to the store and bought milk, eggs, and bread.
C) We went to the store and bought milk eggs and bread.
D) we went To the store and bought milk, eggs, and Bread.
B) We went to the store and bought milk, eggs, and bread.
What does the root word “scrib” or “script” mean?
A) To see
B) To write
C) To hear
D) To lead
B) To write
Which text feature would BEST help you locate a specific topic in an informational book?
A) Glossary
B) Table of contents
C) Bold print
D) Captions
B) Table of contents
Give an example of a common theme
Never give up
Be brave
True love conquers all
Etc.
"During the Renaissance, artists like Michelangelo created some of the most famous works in history. These pieces still inspire people today."
What is the main idea?
A) Michelangelo was a modern artist
B) Renaissance art continues to inspire
C) Modern art is more popular
D) All art looks the same
B) Renaissance art continues to inspire
Which sentence shows correct use of punctuation for a compound sentence?
A) I was tired I still did my homework.
B) I was tired, but I still did my homework.
C) I was tired but, I still did my homework.
D) I was tired; and I still did my homework.
B) I was tired, but I still did my homework.
Which word means the opposite of generous?
A) Kind
B) Mean
C) Stingy
D) Happy
C) Stingy
Choose the sentence that uses passive voice:
A) The boy kicked the ball.
B) The ball was kicked by the boy.
C) The ball kicked the boy.
D) The boy is kicking the ball.
B) The ball was kicked by the boy.