Reading 1
What is the "climax" in a story?
The turning point.
Define "Figurative Language?"
When words mean something other than their literal meaning.
What are the differences between the words below?
they're/their/there
They're= they are
their= shows that something belongs to them.
there= a place or a sentence starter
Something that does not change; something known to be true. (fact or opinion)
fact
what does "Plot" mean?
The sequence of events that takes place in a story.
Define "chronological order?"
Tells the order in which events occur.
What is the "resolution" in a story?
The conclusion to the story that reveals the solution to the problem/conflict.
What part of speech is the word "run?"
A. Adjectives
B. Verb
C. Adverb
B. Verb
Where a story takes place.
setting
Where can you find the title of a book?
The cover or the spine
What is it called for an author to have a REASON to write a specific topic.
A. Author's Claim
B. Author's Purpose
C. Author's Perspective
B. Authors Purpose
Define "Authors Perspective?"
How the author feels about the topic (opinions and beliefs)
A word that has the same meaning as another word (synonym or antonym)
synonym
What part of speech is the word "beautiful?"
A. Adjective
B. Adverb
C. Noun
A. Adjective
A words that means the opposite of another word. (synonym or antonym)
antonym
The person who drew the pictures of a story
illustrator
Text about true events that happened
fiction or non-fiction?
non-fiction
What is it called when a TEXT is organized for the reader?
A. Text Structure
B. Descriptive
C. Sequence
A. Text Structure
A person, place, thing, or idea
noun
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
Simile compares using "like/as" while metaphor compares without using "like/as"
What is the main idea in this paragraph below?
Going to the library is a great way to discover new books and learn new things. Last week, Evan found a book about space that taught him about planets and stars. His sister picked a story about a girl who traveled around the world. The library even had a fun reading corner where they could sit and read together.
Going to the library is a great way to discover new books and learn new things.
What is the theme in this paragraph below?
Liam practiced every afternoon to get better at playing the guitar. At first, it was hard and he made lots of mistakes. But he didnt give up. After weeks of hard work,
To give a brief explanation of what the text is mostly talking about.
A noun that names a SPECIFIC person, place, or thing (and is capitalized)
A. Noun
B. Pronoun
C. Proper noun
C. Proper noun
one or more things happen (cause) as a result of something else (effect).
What are Homophones?
Are words that sound the same but have different meanings.
Define "Imagery?"
To describe things by using the 5 senses.
The lesson or moral found in a story.
a) theme
b) summary
c) main idea
a) theme
What is the central message in a text called?
a) main idea
b) summary
c) theme
a) main idea
To find the differences in two stories. (compare or contrast)
contrast
Define "Personification?"
Giving animals or objects human characteristics.