Inferences
What two things do readers use to make an inference?
Text clues and what they already know.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when a story takes place.
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.
What are synonyms?
Words that have similar meanings.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
If someone is carrying an umbrella and wearing rain boots, what can you infer?
It is raining or has recently rained.
What do we call the people or animals in a story?
Characters.
If a character never gives up, even when things get difficult, what could the theme be?
Never give up.
What are antonyms?
Words that have opposite meanings.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that does not use like or as.
A character slams the door, crosses their arms, and refuses to talk. How might they be feeling?
A character slams the door, crosses their arms, and refuses to talk. How might they be feeling?Angry or frustrated.
What is the problem in a story called?
Conflict.
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes.
What does the word enormous mean?
Very large or huge.
What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't human.
What is the difference between an inference and a guess?
An inference is a conclusion based on clues: a guess is something you think without any evidence
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Plot.
A character learns that lying can hurt others. What could be the theme?
Always tell the truth or honesty is important.
What does the word exhausted mean?
Extremely tired.
Is "The classroom was a zoo" a simile or metaphor?
Metaphor.
Why might two readers make different inferences about the same passage, even if they read the exact same words?
Readers may have different background knowledge, experiences, or perspectives that lead them to different conclusions.
What is the difference between internal and external character traits?
Internal describes personality; external describes appearance.
How can a reader figure out the theme of a story?
By looking at the characters' actions, problems, and how they change.
What are context clues?
Words or sentences around an unfamiliar word that help explain its meaning.
What type of figurative language is "The stars danced in the night sky"?
Personification.