Main Idea
Which is more likely to be a supporting detail that goes along with the main idea: a statistic or a general theme?
A statistic
What is a Smilie?
A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
If two words are synonyms, what does that mean?
They have similar definitions.
Example: Happy and Joyful
What is the process of elimination?
Crossing out answers that you know are wrong to increase your odds of picking the right one.
If an author uses facts, statistics, and shows no bias towards a subject what is likely the purpose of thier work?
To inform the reader of something
Where is a central idea or topic sentence often (but not always) found?
In the first or last sentence of the article.
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison of two things not using "like" or "as"
If "bio" means life and "graphy" means writing, what is a biography?
A written account of a persons life?
What should you do if a question asks about a specific paragraph or sentence?
Go back to the text
What does it mean if something is written "objectively"?
That it sticks to facts and evidence and avoids personal feelings.
What are "supporting details"?
Facts, statistics, and/or examples that prove and support the Main Idea.
What is Alliteration?
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.
If the suffix "-less" is added to a word, what does it mean?
Without.
Example: hopeless means to be without hope
What should you do if a question asks you to select the "BEST" answer?
Recognize that more than one answer might be "okay" but that one of them is the most complete and/or accurate.
What is "bias"?
An authors preference for one side of an argument.
How does a "heading" in a text help you find the main idea?
It acts as a "mini-title" that tells you the main topic of that specific section.
What is Hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
If two words are antonyms, what does that mean?
They have opposite definitions.
Example: Happy and Sad
Should you leave a question blank if you do not know the answer?
No! You can flag a question and go back later. Even if you have no idea even after going back you should always select something.
What are the three main reason an author writes?
Hint: P.I.E.
to persuade, inform, or entertain
You are reading an article about honey bees, their purpose, their impact, and their necessity. Which is most likely the Main Idea?
1: Honeybees are essential to the food supply because they pollinate one-third of the plants we eat.
OR
2: Bees carry pollen from one flower to another on their fuzzy legs. Additionally, bears love to eat honey and they go out of their way to find beehives. Without bees, bears would have no honey to eat.
Option 1 is likely the Main Idea.
"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of what?
Personification
What is a rhetorical question?
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What should you do if you come across a "select all that apply" question?
Evaluate each answer choice as a true or false statement in the context of the story.
If an author writes a "call to action" at the end of the story, what is their purpose?
To persuade the reader
Example: "You should pick up litter in your community today to make the world a cleaner place!"