Vocabulary
What does the word "Spectacular" mean?
Impressive, awesome
What prounouns are used in first person
I, me, we
pink
Another word for the "Central" Idea is "Main" Idea.
TRUE!
"His father had told him many times." What are the pronouns in this sentence?
His / him
What does "inference" mean?
An educated guess based on things you would already know from your knowledge or a story.
What pronouns are used in second person
you, your
What are the names of my two dogs?
Simba & Harper
TRUE OR FALSE: Central Idea and Theme are the same thing
FALSE!
What does it mean if you are asked to find a quotation?
To go back into the story and find an exact quote or text evidence.
What does the word "purge" mean in the following context:
"Then, mom said we had to purge our collection in the basement."
To clear out or get rid of
He, she, they, them, their
What hobby does Miss. B's boyfriend compete in professionally?
fishing
What is an example of a theme?
Answers will vary
What does INTERNAL conflict deal with?
How someone's thoughts, feelings, and emotions affect them. Something that happens to them that makes them eel a certain way.
What is the meaning of the word "dart"?
To move super quickly, ahead, or fast
How can an author use POV to provide perspective on events?
Answers will vary
They can use POV to share thoughts directly about their feelings.
What is my favorite flavor to add to my coffee?
Caramel
How do you locate the central idea?
Answers will vary. You should look at all of the information being presented and decide what the passage is mainly about.
The metaphor "Am I doomed to be a shadow of my sister?" emphasizes that the person saying this is what?
Insecure about who she is and her worth / feelings.
Based on what we know about the prefix -mal-, the word "malcontent" most likely means what?
Someone who is unhappy
Someone who is the opposite of happy or content
TRUE OR FALSE: A narrator's word choice can be appreciative with words such as "goofy" and "old times" when recalling the past.
TRUE
What sport does my brother play in College on scholarship?
a. football
b. Soccer
c. Rugby
d. Baseball
Football & Baseball
How do you determine the theme of a text?
Answers will vary.
What does the EXTERNAL conflict deal with?
When something physically happens to someone. This would physically cause them harm or pain.