Grammar Rules
300: Which is a complete sentence?
A) “Because it is difficult to spell some words.”
B) “Forever is a very long time.”
B
Giving human traits to non-human things is called…?
Personification
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The most important point or message
If someone acts hesitantly and politely in a story, the tone might be…?
Pleading or respectful
What is a metaphor?
A comparison without using “like” or “as”
Identify whether this is independent or dependent: “Until he gives the signal to begin the presentation.”
Dependent
A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as” is called…?
Simile
What is the author’s purpose if a text explains problems and solutions?
To inform
If someone exaggerates the difficulty of a situation to make a point, the tone might be…?
Sarcastic or ironic
A word that imitates a sound, like “buzz” or “splash,” is called…?
Onomatopoeia
What punctuation combines two independent clauses without using a conjunction?
Semicolon
The main idea or lesson learned from a story is called the…?
Theme
If a text shows how one event leads to another, what skill are you using?
Cause and Effect
How can you tell if a character’s actions show frustration?
Look at their words, repetition, or physical reactions
What is the effect of figurative language like “the river whispered to the trees”?
Creates imagery or mood
What is the difference between an independent and dependent clause?
An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence; a dependent clause cannot.
The sequence of events in a story is called…?
Plot
If a text describes events in a logical order, what reading skill helps summarize it?
Sequencing / Summarizing
If a character says one thing but means the opposite, what literary device is being used?
Irony
How do you determine the effect of descriptive language in a passage?
Consider what it reveals about setting, mood, or characters
CORRECTLY combine these to be one sentence: “I only like bananas that are overripe. I suppose I am picky.”
I only like banances that are overripe; I suppose I am picky. OR I only like bananas that are overripe because I am picky.
Objects, colors, or actions that represent bigger ideas in a story are called…?
Symbolism
When evaluating a text without reading it, which strategies help you identify the main idea and purpose?
FSOAPT & Annotation
What clues in a text help you distinguish between a character’s tone and the narrator’s tone?
Dialogue, word choice, punctuation, and context
How can figurative language, such as symbolism or foreshadowing, influence the reader’s understanding of a story?
It provides deeper meaning, hints at future events, or highlights themes