Text Evidence
Which sentence best supports the claim that the character is nervous?
Her hands shook as she opened the letter.
What does predict mean?
Guess what might happen next
If an author writes to teach facts, the purpose is:
Inform
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
This is:
Personification
The problem in a story is called:
Conflict
Which detail best supports the idea that the desert is dangerous?
The sun beat down and there was no water in sight.
What does analyze mean?
Break something down to understand it
If the author wants readers to agree with an opinion, the purpose is:
Persuade
“He runs as fast as lightning.”
This is a:
Simile
The message or lesson of a story is the:
Theme
Which quote shows that the character is determined?
“No matter what happens, I will finish this race.”
What does summarize mean?
Give a short version of the important ideas
If a story is written mainly to make readers enjoy the story, the purpose is:
Entertain
“My backpack weighs a ton!”
This is:
Hyperbole
The most exciting moment of the story is the:
Climax
Which evidence best supports that the town is abandoned?
Windows were broken and weeds grew through the streets.
What does infer mean?
Use clues and evidence to figure something out
An article explaining how hurricanes form is written to:
Inform
“Time is a thief.”
This is:
Metaphor
When the problem begins to get solved it is called:
Falling Action
Which sentence best supports the theme that teamwork leads to success?
By working together and trusting each other, the team won.
What does context clues help readers do?
Guess meanings of unknown words.
A speech arguing that students should start school later is written to:
Persuade
“Her smile was sunshine.”
This is:
Metaphor
The solution to the problem is called:
Resolution