Parts of Speech
Which verb tense is usually formed by adding "-ed" to a word?
past tense
"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______
simile
What is the author’s attitude towards her/his subject?
tone
What is the “big point” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader?
The main idea
Teachers may overlook it when a student is two minutes late. But they are not going to condone someone’s walking into class a half hour late.
In this sentence "condone" means...
a)allow b) color c) notice d)nag
allow
Identify the adjective.
Jesse's dad is upset because he was laid off from his job.
upset
personification
What is the author’s deliberate use of certain words to make sure the reader understands the message and purpose of a text?
word choice
Often the reader can find the main idea just by looking at the _______?
When you speak about literature, what means a category, or kind of story?
genre
What is the adverb in the sentence?
My dog always barks.
always
What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."
Answers may vary: (Trash and leftover food and drinks littered the ground)
Authors may sometimes use __________ language to help trigger emotion and help the reader form images in their head.
figurative
All of the sentences in a paragraph should support the _______________ idea of that paragraph.
main
What is the tone of this passage?
Finally, one of the girls pointed to the grass and giggled. "Meow!" A cat sat on the edge of the field and licked its paw. They did indeed have company. The girls ran over to the cat and pet his belly. They laughed and the cat sauntered contently back to the field.
happy, contentment, joy
What are words that replace nouns in sentences in order to avoid repetition?
pronouns
A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'
metaphor
What is the use of sensory words to create an image in readers’ minds?
Imagery
What type of details do we use to prove the value of the main idea?
Supporting details
The book, The Hunger Games is an example of what genre of literature?
Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction
What parts of speech can "total" be? List all that apply.
noun, adjective, verb
idiom
An author’s purpose is the main reason why he or she has written the text. Sometimes it can be categorized into three categories: to inform, persuade, or _______ but are not limited to these three categories.
entertain
Which sentence contains the main idea?
“Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.”
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
is