Text features
Fiction
Informational Texts
Synonyms/Antonyms
Miscellaneous
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This is usually found at the top or beginning of a text. It tells you what the text is going to be about.
Title or Heading
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What is a genre?
A type of fiction text.
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What is a biography?
A nonfiction text about a person written by another person.
100
What is a synonym?
A word that is spelled differently but has the same meaning.
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What are the three types of author's purpose? (Think PIE)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
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What is the difference between a photograph and an illustration?
A photograph is a real picture that someone has taken while an illustration is a picture that someone drew.
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What is figurative language?
Says one thing but means another
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What is a synonym for informational text? a. literature b. expository text c. figurative language
b. expository text
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What is an antonym?
A word with the opposite meaning.
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What is the author's point of view?
The author's opinion or perspective.
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This text feature goes under a photograph or illustration to provide extra information.
Caption.
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What is the resolution of a story?
The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.
300
What is the difference between compare and contrast?
Compare means to look at how things are the same. Contrast means to look at how things are different.
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Which of these is a synonym for fiction? a. made up b. small c. real d. smelly
a. made up
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What is an encyclopedia?
A reference book that gives information about topics. The topics are arranged in alphabetical order so that the reader can easily find information on the subject they are researching.
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This text feature provides definitions of key words in a text.
Glossary.
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"Her smile is as bright as the sun." This is an example of: a. metaphor b. literal language c. simile
c. simile
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"Star Wars quickly became the most popular movie ever made. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader became familiar characters all over the world. People started quoting lines from the movie, such as: "May the Force be with you," of "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Children wanted to play with Star Wars toys and games." What is the main idea of this paragraph, and what is one supporting or key detail?
The main idea is that Star Wars quickly became the most popular movie ever. The supporting details are: 1. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader became familiar characters all over the world. 2. People started quoting lines from the movie, such as: "May the Force be with you," of "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. 3. Children wanted to play with Star Wars toys and games.
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Which of these is an antonym for compare? a. Same b. Label c. Contrast d. Cause
Contrast
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What does the suffix -ly mean, and where in a word will you find it?
It means in a way (describes) and you will find it at the end of a word.
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What is the difference between an index and a table of contents?
An index goes at the end of a text and provides a list of vocabulary or topics in alphabetical order. A table of contents goes at the beginning of the book and lists topics or chapters and page numbers.
500
What is the difference in a fable and a myth?
A fable usually involves animals and teaches a lesson. A myth is usually about nature.
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I ran a mile with my friend, so now I am out of breath. Which of these is the cause? a. with my friend b. I ran a mile c. I am out of breath
b. I ran a mile
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Which of these is a synonym for sequence? a. Effect b. Chronological Order c. Characterization d. Summarize
b. Chronological Order
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Which part of the word, "unnatural", is the prefix and how does the prefix change the meaning of the word?
un- is the prefix and it means not so it changes the meaning from natural to not natural.
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