Fiction
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
What is figurative language?
Language that is not literal
What does the root port- mean?
Transport, Portable, Report
Carry/Bring/Move
What is the main purpose of a nonfiction text?
To inform or persuade
What does it mean to cite evidence from a text?
Use a quote from the passage to support your answer
Which part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and conflict?
The exposition
Which type of poem has 14 lines and follows a specific rhyme scheme?
Sonnet
The word report contains the root -port. What does report most nearly mean?
transfer/give information
Which text structure presents a problem and then explains how it is solved?
Problem and Solution
Which sentence best supports the claim that the character is nervous?
A. The character tapped his foot repeatedly and avoided eye contact while waiting to speak.
B. The character arrived early to the meeting and sat in the front row.
C. The character listened carefully as others shared their ideas.
D. The character smiled and waved at his friends across the room.
A. The character tapped his foot repeatedly and avoided eye contact while waiting to speak.
Which character trait best describes a character who continues trying even after failing?
Determined
What type of figurative language is this?
"She was a tornado ripping through the house searching for answers"
Metaphor
In the sentence below, what does the word predictable most nearly mean?
Because the movie followed the same pattern every time, the ending was predictable.
Easy to guess
What is an author’s claim in an argumentative text?
The author's main argument or opinion
What can you infer about the scene based on the details provided about the setting?
Lily walked into the classroom and froze. Every bit of life from the walls was gone. No posters, colorful memes, not a flower or vowel in sight. Ms. K stood looking serious as ever and ordered her to leave her backpack in the front, only taking her iPad.
They were taking a test today
How does the setting influence the events of the story?
It affects the characters and how they think/act
How does the structure of a poem (such as line breaks or stanzas) affect its meaning or mood?
Line breaks and stanzas create pauses that affect rhythm. This can help shape the mood/tone of a poem.
Which word best fits the sentence and uses the Greek root tele, meaning “far”?
Using a ________, scientists were able to observe stars far away
Telescope
How does an author use evidence to support a claim in a nonfiction text?
By including facts, examples, statistics, or expert quotes.
Which detail best supports the author’s message that technology is harmful to pre-teens growth?
A. I watched as they wept over the death of their favorite streamer.
B. I watched as the mugger stole the woman's purse. Nearby a group of middle schoolers stood and grabbed their phones. Not to call 911, but to record a crime.
C. The youth carnival was a giant success. The selfie booth really was popular
B. I watched as the mugger stole the woman's purse. Nearby a group of middle schoolers stood and grabbed their phones. Not to call 911, but to record a crime.
Explain how a character’s actions contribute to the development of the story’s theme. Give examples from a text of your choice.
Answer may vary.
Interpret this poem (Put into your own words):
The bell rings loud, the hallway fills,
With rushing feet and shouted thrills.
I grip my books, my heartbeat quick,
Afraid I’ll fail—I feel it stick.
But in that noise, a quiet thought:
I’ve learned so much; I’m more than not.
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Read the sentence below. Use both the Greek/Latin roots and context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word.
Although the task seemed impossible at first, the coach encouraged the team to persevere, reminding them that obstacles could be overcome with effort.
Difficulties or challenges
Identify the logical fallacy, then correct it using Abductive reasoning.
"Keeping iPads in school will cause students to do less work. When they complete less work they will no longer learn responsibility and our future will be doomed."
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As the results were announced, Maya felt a surge of excitement, but it was quickly replaced by a feeling of trepidation. Her hands trembled, and she took a slow breath, trying to steady herself. Although she had prepared for weeks, the thought of standing alone on the stage caused her heart to race. Still, she reminded herself that nervousness was natural when facing something important.
Based on the context clues in the passage, what does the word trepidation most nearly mean?
Fear, Anxiety