vocabulary
What does analyze most nearly mean?
examine
What is the subject in this sentence?
The curious cat climbed the tree.
cat
What is the author’s purpose when they try to persuade the reader?
convince or persuade
What is a simile?
using “like or as”
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?
topic sentence
What word is the best meaning of reluctant
unwilling
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
A. Its raining outside.
B. It’s raining outside.
B
What do we call clues in the text that help you predict what will happen?
foreshadowing
The wind whispered through the trees.” What type of figurative language is this?
personification
What do we call words like however, therefore, and meanwhile?
transition words
What is a synonym for big?
large
What type of sentence expresses strong emotion?
exclamatory
What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?
main idea
What do we call exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally?
hyperbole
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
restate the main idea
What is a synonym for significant?
important
Identify the verb tense
She had finished her homework.
past perfect
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
fact is proven and opinion is a belief
Identify the figurative language
time is a thief
metaphor
What type of writing explains or informs the reader?
expository writing
What does consequence mean in a story?
result or outcome
Type of clause: “Because it rained, we stayed inside.
dependent
Max smiled and helped others even when ignored.
What does this show about Max?
He is kind and patient.
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse
Hyperbole
Incredible
adjective