Poetry
True or False: All poems need to rhyme.
False
Main idea is also called...
What is central idea?
Sentences that tell us more about the central/main idea
What are supporting details?
How a piece of text is built
What is text structure?
When will your MCA tests be?
What is Monday-Wednesday?
the "paragraph" of a poem
What is a stanza?
the moral/lesson learned
What is theme?
A sentence that hints or tells you the main/central idea of a text
What is a topic sentence?
Used to explain how things happen in order
What is chronological order?
What can you do after you finish (two options)?
Read a physical book or put your head down
When the last syllables within a verse rhyme
What is an end rhyme?
True or False: All non-fiction texts must have a main idea.
What is true?
Which literary device is used: he is a night owl
What is metaphor?
Signal words include:
for instance, such as, to begin with, an example
What is description?
Name 4 of the tools available in your reading test.
What is scratchpad, pencil, highlighter, white noise?
The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together
What is alliteration?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!
An educated guess that uses context clues.
What is an inference?
Chronological order is also called...
What is sequential order?
Signal words include: however, on the other hand, similarity, like, unlike
What is compare and contrast?
How many sections are in the test?
What is 4?
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create a special effect
What is a hyperbole?
What is the main idea?:
Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. Plus, it is always fun to visit the beach and look for shells. Some people even like to sunbathe in the bright sunlight.
What is there are many things to do at the beach?
What is Molly
Why was the Great Chicago Fire so disastrous? After all, Chicago had fire departments and fire alarms. One reason for the terrible fire is that the alarm malfunctioned. The local fire company noticed the fire by accident as it was returning from another fire. As another problem, a watchman who saw the flames directed other fire companies to a location that was nearly a mile away from the fire. Because of these two problems, a fire that could have been controlled rapidly spread across the city.
What is cause and effect?
What are two things you can do to prepare your body and brain for the test?
What is get a good nights sleep and eat a healthy breakfast?