Point of View
Theme
Context Clues
Figurative Language
Text Structure
100
The pronouns: I, me, my, we , us, our indicate this point of view.
What is first person point of view?
100
This is the definition of theme.
What is the moral of a story or the lesson the author is trying to teach?
100
Give a definition for the word "vexed" in the following sentence: His mom was vexed that he had forgotten his lunch at home, and she had to drive to the school in order to drop it off for him.
What is upset, frustrated, or annoyed?
100
The sizzle and the aroma of the bacon caused me to leap from my bed. Identify the two senses that are represented in the sentence above.
What is sound and smell?
100
"First, next, finally" are signal words that indicate this text structure.
What is sequential?
200
The pronouns: he, she, they, him, her, them indicate this point of view.
What is third person point of view?
200

Carlos has been helping his dad with his lawncare business. He really wants to buy ice cream this Friday, but instead places his earnings in a new bank account. The next year, he is able to purchase a new phone from his personal bank account. What is the theme?

What is "Saving Money Pays Off"

200
Give the meaning of the word "inquisitive" based on the sentence: Pedro's teacher described him as inquisitive because he was always asking questions to know more information about the topics that they were reading about, checking out informational texts in the library, and using his flex time in the computer lab. to research topics of interest to him.
What is curious or questioning?
200
He says, “Watch this!” and does a new step that sounds like a woodpecker tapping on a tree. Suddenly, his shoes move faster, and he begins to sing. His voice is as round and strong as a canyon echo, and his cheeks get rosy as he sings “Yankee Doodle Boy,” a song he knows from the good ole days. Underline the BEST example of imagery from the text.
What is "his cheeks get rosy as he sings..."
200
When a passage answers WHY something has happened and lists the RESULTS of an event.
What is cause and effect text structure?
300
The narrarator is a part of the story in this point of view.
What is first person point of view?
300

Macy has a written report to write from her science class. She decides that she still has three weeks until then, and before she knows it, the deadline is tomorrow. Macy worried she will not have enough time to finish now. What is the theme?

What is "Put First Things First" or "Do not procrastinate."

300
Give the meaning of the word "peculiar" based on the following sentence: Since it was a school day, it seemed very peculiar to JoAnne that she saw no cars in the school parking lot. She wondered why no one was there.
What is "strange"?
300
One of the following is the best example of a hyperbole. A. The wind grabbed my arm. B. The red rose is beautiful. C. The water is glistening through the moonlight. D. I have a million things to do today.
What is "D: I have a million things to do today"?
300
The text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two things is know as this.
What is compare and contrast?
400
The narrarator is an observer, but not a part of the story in this point of view.
What is third person point of view?
400

John has been perfecting his dribbling everyday after school, instead of playing video games like the rest of his friends. For his game, he was scored the most points out of his team and named MVP at the end of the season. 

What is "Hard Work Pays Off."

400

Use the sentence to give a definition for the word "consumed": Jack was so hungry after running a 5K, he consumed a large bowl of pasta and then asked the waiter to see the menu for a second time.

What is "ate"?

400

I can’t believe you’d do that to me! You ruined my surprise. This is ridiculous! The author’s tone in the sentence above is A. Joyful B. Downcast C. Furious D. Forgiving

What is "C: Furious"?

400
The text structure that gives lots of details and examples in known as this.
What is description text structure?
500
You do not look inside of these punctuation marks when determining point of view.
What are quotation marks?
500

Ashanti has been busy with softball practice, ballet, and cheer. She always complimented for being well-rounded in athletics, but she realizes that she has not been around her younger sister anymore. She reminisces on the times that they used to be close to each other and tells her mom that she wishes to drop one of her extracurricular activities. What is the theme?

What is "Family Comes First."

500
Give the meaning of the word fragile as it is used the following sentence: She carried the fragile artifact carefully to the table and began gently dusting it off so she could further examine it.
What is "easily broken"?
500
One of the following is an example of hyperbole. A. My feet are very sore. C. I have more homework than you. B. I have a ton of homework. D. This sweet tea tastes fantastic.
What is "B: I have a ton of homework"?
500

What does a drama include? 

List of characters

Acts/Scenes

Scene Directions


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