"She was a stone, still and silent." This is an example of...
Metaphor
100
What are the four types of author's purpose? (Hint: PIES)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Share an emotion
100
The people in a story are called...
Characters
200
"Nice/Kind" These words are...
Synonyms
200
What is the audience of a text?
The people the author wants to address
200
Which of the following is NOT part of setting? A) The time B) The place C) the events that happen D) the cultural attitudes
C) the events that happen
300
"My love is lovely as a rose" This is an example of...
Simile
300
What is the main idea?
the main point or argument that author is making
300
What is theme?
The lesson or message of the story; topic + what the author says about that topic
400
"I am so hungry I could eat a horse!" This is an example of...
Hyperbole
400
When we makes inferences, we combine _____________ with _______________.
information from the text; prior knowledge
400
What is symbolism?
when an object represents an idea
500
"The tree branches whispered in the wind." This is an example of...
Personification
500
"After weeks of avoiding him, Annie finally found the courage to tell David that she wasn’t
interested in him; and even though David was heart broken, he appreciated her candor." As used in the sentence, what does the word CANDOR mean?
Honesty
500
The attitude of the author is called _________. The feeling a story creates for the reader is called _____________.