Author's Purpose
Theme and Point of View
Figurative Language
Figurative Language
Word Meaning
100
P I E D
What is Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Describe
100
The moral message of a story. AKA the main point.
What is the theme.
100
Example: He drew a line as straight as an arrow.
What is a simile
100
Words that mean exactly what they say Words that do NOT mean exactly what they say
What is literal language figurative language
100
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean?
a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use
200
An article about how an IPOD is better than a ZUNE
What is to persuade
200
Finding this will help you find the theme(s)
What is the main idea.
200
Example: Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens
What is a metaphor
200
Simile
What is comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
200
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves Which word in the above paragraph means supplies that are available to be used?
a. geothermal b. tapping c. continent d. reserves
300
A textbook reading about the origins of slavery in the Congolese Empire.
What is to inform.
300
1st person point of view
What is when a character in the story tells the story.
300
Example: The sun was beating down on me.
What is personification
300
Metaphor
What is comparing two unlike things
300
Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed. What does “static” mean in the above selection?
a. noise b. not changing c. moldy d. unrea
400
A story about a family trying to stick together during the Great Depression
What is to entertain
400
2nd person point of view
What is when the author talks directly to the reader
400
Example: A flag wags like a fishhook there in the sky.
What is a simile
400
Personification
What is giving "person-like" qualities to an inanimate object.
400
Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now, because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain cells when needed. What are researchers?
a. people who lose things b. people who search for knowledge c. creatures from Mars d. students who don’t study
500
A poem about why an IPOD is the greatest device ever
What is to entertain
500
3rd person omniscient
What is when the narrator is not in the story and knows all details about all characters.
500
Example of personification
What is _______
500
Example of a metaphor
What is ____
500
Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season. What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
a. stands up straight b. peeks at presents c. drinks too much egg nog d. goes back to being what he was
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