Reading: Lit
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What does the prefix "Un-" usually mean?
Not
What is the author's purpose if they are giving facts and teaching information?
To inform.
Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?
The material used to extract energy takes longer to form or be replenished than it takes for humans to use it.
Solve the in equality:
-2x – 3 ≤ -5
x ≥ 1
A character who changes throughout the story is called what?
Dynamic character or Protagonist
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a. After school we went home.
b. After school, we went home.
c. After school we, went home.
B.
What text feature helps readers quickly locate specific information?
Headings, subheadings, index, or table of contents
What is upwelling?
Warm water is displaced allowing cold, nutrient dense water to rise to the surface.
What is (-3x-4)-3 simplified to?
-27x12
Read this sentence:
"Marcus slammed the door and refused to answer anyone for hours."
What can the reader infer about Marcus?
He is angry, upset, or frustrated.
What is the meaning of the word "Analyze"?
To examine carefully and closely.
If an author only gives one side of an argument, what may be present in the text?
Bias
What do proteins break down into, and what are they used for?
Amino acids, and they are used for chemical reactions, transportation, and immunity
Any equation that has a slope of 1/3
How does setting often affect the mood of a story?
The setting helps create the feeling or atmosphere of the story.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The sandwich I made was as long as a train."
Hyperbole
Why do authors include statistics in informational texts?
To support claims with evidence.
What do the homologous limb structures suggest about the relationship between whales and bats?
They evolved from a common ancestor that had those structures.
Solve the following system of equation for both X and Y:
36 = −18y − 22x
−16 + 20x − 8y = 0
X=0
Y=-2
Or (0,-2)
Why would an author use dramatic irony?
To create suspense because the author knows something the characters do not.
Why might an author use a semicolon?
To connect two closely related independent clauses.
What is the difference between central idea and supporting details?
The central idea is the main point, while supporting details explain or prove the main point.
Look at the equation below and answer the following questions:
Fe + O2 ⟶ Fe2O3
1. Does this support the Law of Conservation of Mass?
2. What is the product classified as?
3. Was this a physical or chemical change? Why?
1. No
2. Compound
3. Chemical because a new substance was formed.
What is the distance between the points (−8, 10) and (−6, 7)? If needed keep the answer as a radical.
√13