Reading
What is the maim message or lesson of a story called?
Theme
What do we call the hints an author gives to help you figure out the meaning of the word?
Context clues
What do we call the sentence that states the main idea of an essay?
Thesis statement
What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Comma
What is one way to show active listening during a discussion?
Eye contact, nodding, asking questions
In literature, what is the struggle between opposing forces called?
Conflict
What is a word that means the opposite of another word?
Antonym
In a narrative, what do we call the high point or turning point of the story?
Climax
What word is a preposition? Quickly, under, or run
Under
When you restate someone's idea in your own words, what is that called?
Paraphrasing
Name one of the two main types of conflict in a story
Internal or external
What does figurative language mean?
language that uses words or expression that is different from the literal meaning
Three main types of writing: Narrative, informational, and ___________________
Argumentative
What is the correct form: "They is/are going to the park?
Are
What is a resolution?
a decision to do or not do something
What point of view uses "I" and tells the story from one of the character's perspective?
First person point of view
Something has a negative meaning attached to it
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To wrap up the essay and restate the main points
What is the term for two independent sentences joined by a conjunction?
Compound sentence
stretched tight or mental or emotional strain
If a text says, "Her smile was as bright as the sun," what figurative language is that?
What is loquacious?
Very chatty
What is it called when you give credit to a source you used in your writing?
Citation
"The curious student asked many questions during the science experiment."
What part of speech is curious?
Adjective
If you abhor something, you...
Hate it