Big Mood, Big Moves
If a passage has words like terrifying, horrifying, and eerie, what is the mood?
Scary / Suspenseful
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
A. The angry alligator ate apples.
B. The sun smiled at me.
C. Her heart was as cold as ice.
A. The angry alligator ate apples.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To state the main argument or claim of an essay.
What text structure compares two things to show their similarities and differences?
Compare/Contrast
If a student claims that “The author believes school uniforms are bad” but provides no textual evidence, is their inference valid? Why or why not?
No, an inference must be supported by evidence from the text. Without proof, it is just a guess.
A news article about a basketball game mainly includes statistics and interviews. What is the author’s purpose?
To inform
A poet describes "whispers of the wind" and "the trees dancing in the moonlight." What can the reader infer about the setting?
The setting is likely peaceful, mysterious, or eerie, as the personification suggests movement and sound at night.
What is the difference between an objective summary and a subjective summary?
Objective summaries are neutral and fact-based, while subjective summaries include opinions and personal interpretations.
Why would an author use Problem/Solution text structure?
To present an issue and explain how it can be solved.
Read this passage: "Jamal slammed his fist on the desk and stormed out of the room." What can you infer about his emotions?
He is angry/frustrated.
Read this sentence: "The man strutted confidently into the room, flashing a charming smile."
What is the author’s tone?
Confident / Admiring
What does this metaphor mean? "Her voice was music to his ears."
It means that her voice was pleasant and enjoyable to him.
Why is an objective summary better than a subjective summary?
Because it is free of personal opinions and biases.
If an article uses first, then, next, what is its text structure?
Order of Sequence
"The teacher sighed as she looked at the clock, then at the half-finished essays on the students’ desks."
What might the teacher be thinking?
She is probably frustrated or worried that the students are not finishing their work on time.
If an article only shows one side of a debate, how might that affect the reader’s perspective?
The reader may become biased because they are not getting both sides of the argument.
Who is the antagonist in a story?
The character who opposes the protagonist.
What three parts should be in an introductory paragraph?
Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement
Why might a history book use Compare/Contrast structure?
To show differences between two time periods or leaders.
Why is citing textual evidence important in making inferences?
It supports your reasoning with proof from the text.
If an author uses negative connotations to describe a group of people, how might that impact the reader’s perspective?
The mood is gloomy/desolate because of words like "abandoned" and "silent."
If a poem has a rhyme scheme of ABAB, what does that mean?
The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme.
If an essay has no topic sentences, what might happen to the reader’s understanding?
The reader may struggle to follow the argument.
How is Cause/Effect different from Problem/Solution?
Cause/Effect explains why something happens, while Problem/Solution presents an issue and ways to fix it.
A student is researching climate change. Why would they choose a NASA website over a random blog?
NASA is a credible source because it is a scientific organization, while a blog may contain opinions rather than facts.