This word describes an idea that is suggested by the facts or details in a passage.
What is inference
100
The following statement is an interpretation, value judgement or belief that cannot be proved of disproved.
What is opinion
100
The following words show the logical relationships within a sentence or between sentences
What are signal, transition or transitional words
100
This is the reason why the main character's family is concerned about her health
She is afflicted with a heart condition
100
Both of these forms of figurative language draw comparisons between 2 things.
What is are metaphor and simile
200
This is another phrase that has the same meaning than making an inference
What is reading between the lines
200
Mr. Brently Mallard died in a train accident is an example of the following piece of information
What is fact
200
Words such as part, type, group, category and member are used with this pattern of organization
What is classification
200
This is the name of the main character's sister
What is Josephine
200
The following statement is an illustration of this form of figurative language: The waves ran towards the shore with furious pace.
What is Personification
300
The reader must keep in mind the following items when making inferences
What are main idea and details
300
When the author's purpose is to inform, he or she relies on the following specific details.
What are facts
300
This pattern of of organization explains how to do something by listing the steps needed to perform a task
What is process (analysis)
300
This is the season during which the story takes place
What is spring
300
The following statement is an example a type of figurative language: How could she marry a snake like that!
What is metaphor
400
This important reading skill requires a reader to combine prior knowledge with the new information provided in the text.
What is drawing a conclusion
400
The following statements use words that interpret or evaluate ideas such as think, should, sometimes, usually or possibly.
What are opinions
400
This pattern of organization can be done subject by subject or point by point
What is comparison and contrast
400
This is the first name of the main character
What is Louise
400
This type of figurative language can be considered an overstatement that should not be taken literally.
What is Hyperbole
500
The passage below allows the reader to make the following inference:
The child stood on the sidewalk clenching her ice cream cone. Beads of sweat collected on her little nose as she furiously licked at the ice cream dripping down her hand.
What is It is a hot day.
500
An Almanac contains the following information or specific details.
What are facts
500
A short paragraph about an apple with details that appeal to the 5 senses is an example of this pattern of organization
What is description
500
The following person is the author of The Story of an Hour
What is Kate Chopin
500
This sentence is an example of this form of figurative language: I rely on you to be my eyes and ears.