Reading Skills
The lesson, moral, or central message of a story
What is Theme
This type of narrator uses the pronouns "I" or "we" to tell the story, giving the perspective of one character.
What is first-person point of view?
If the sky is dark, the wind is picking up, and a character grabs an umbrella before leaving the house, you can infer what?
What is a stormy and rainy day?
This is the central message or underlying idea in a story, often providing a lesson about life or human nature.
What is the theme?
This part of a story introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is the exposition?
This is the process of making a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning, not explicitly stated in the text.
What is Making an Inference
If a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story, they are using what type of point of view?
What is third-person omniscient?
If a character’s face is red and they are frowning after receiving a gift, you might infer they feel what?
What is disappointment or anger?
A story that explores how a young girl learns the importance of honesty through a series of adventures demonstrates which common theme?
What is honesty or truthfulness?
This literary element refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.
What is the plot?
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story, what point of view is being used?
What is third-person omniscient point of view?
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, this point of view is used.
What is third-person limited?
If a character is standing in front of an open window, gazing outside and sighing, you might infer they feel what?
What is longing or sadness?
In a story about a community coming together during a crisis, the theme might focus on this positive human trait.
What is cooperation or unity?
This is the moment of greatest tension or turning point in a story.
What is the climax?
The conflict between personal desires and societal expectations often explores this theme in literature. What is this called?
What is man vs. society?
A narrator who does not reveal a perspective in a story but only shows a character's dialogue and actions
What is third-person objective?
If a character is carrying a large bag of groceries and smiling brightly after a long day at work, you might infer they are feeling what?
What is happiness or contentment?
A story about a person struggling to overcome fear or uncertainty, ultimately facing challenges, may have a theme centered on this.
What is courage or overcoming adversity?
The part of a story that tells when and where something happens?
What is the setting.
This term describes the use of objects, characters, or events to represent larger ideas in a story.
What is symbolism?
Usually used for instructions from a you perspective
What is second-person?
A character stands up straight, holds their head high, and maintains direct eye contact during a confrontation. What can we infer about their attitude?
What is that the character is confident, assertive, or possibly trying to intimidate others?
A story about an individual's transformation from selfishness to generosity may be built around which theme?
What is personal growth or redemption?
This refers to a character or force that opposes the protagonist in the story.
What is the antagonist?