Book Snapshots
In this heartwarming tale, a clever spider named Charlotte and a loyal pig named Wilbur form an unlikely friendship on a farm.
What is "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White?
This literary device is used when a word imitates the sound it represents
What is an Onomatopoeia?
This mischievous and imaginative boy who never grows up leads a group of Lost Boys in the magical world of Neverland.
Who is Peter Pan (from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie)?
The term for a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence
What is a pronoun?
This genre of literature is known for its imaginary and fantastical elements
What is Fantasy?
Four siblings stumble into a magical wardrobe that leads them to a mystical land ruled by an evil witch.
What is "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis?
This term refers to the feeling or atmosphere created by a piece of literature
What is mood?
In this enchanting fairy tale, a young girl with a yellow dress and a curiosity for exploring a chocolate factory discovers a world of whimsy and wonder.
Who is Charlie Bucket (from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl)?
This term refers to a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence
What is a preposition?
The term for a story that is passed down through generations by word of mouth
What is Folklore?
In this popular series of spooky tales, readers encounter haunted masks, creepy creatures, and supernatural adventures in stories that are both thrilling and chilling.
What is "Goosebumps" by R.L. Stine?
This literary device involves the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
What is alliteration?
Bonus Points: Can you give an example of alliteration?
This resourceful young heroine uses her wits and bravery to survive in the dystopian society of Panem and becomes a symbol of hope for a rebellion.
Who is Katniss Everdeen (from "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins)?
The correct term for a word that is opposite in meaning to another word
What is antonym?
This genre of literature is characterized by its focus on real-life events and experiences
What is nonfiction?
Join Percy Jackson, a demigod with incredible powers, as he embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the Greek gods.
What is "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan?
The term for a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
In this classic fantasy novel, a young girl named Lucy discovers a secret wardrobe that leads to the magical land of Narnia, where she becomes a queen.
Who is Lucy Pevensie (from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series by C.S. Lewis)?
The term for a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb
What is a sentence?
The term for a story that is set in the future and often involves advanced technology
What is science fiction?
Follow Stanley Yelnats as he's sent to a juvenile detention center where he and other boys are forced to dig holes every day, eventually discovering a mysterious secret.
What is "Holes" Louis Sachar?
This term refers to the use of hints or clues in a story to suggest what will happen later
What is foreshadowing?
This young girl with extraordinary strength and a love for reading embarks on adventures in a magical land with her animal friends Tock and the Humbug
Who is Milo (from "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster)?
This term refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings
What is a homonym?
This genre of literature features stories that take place in historical settings and often involve real events or people