Suffixes
Central Idea
Dictionary versus Thesaurus
Author's Purpose
Character Motivations
100

ous

condition of 

100

The author clearly states the central idea

stated central idea

100

shows the actual definition

dictionary

100

PIE

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

100

Inside motivations like character's thoughts and emotions

internal motivations

200

ion

condition of

200

The reader has to use clues such as the title, setting, and plot to determine central idea

implied central idea 

200

shows words that are similar

thesaurus

200

True/False: Purpose and point of view are the same thing

False

200
Outside motivations like other characters, the setting, or action

external motivations

300

ent 

pertaining to 

300

A paper titled "Man's Best Friend" has the central idea of? 

Dogs

300
words that are the opposite

antonyms

300

What type of author's purpose does this convey?

Persuasion

300

What are the three things that help us understand Character motivations?

Character's actions

Character's dialogue

Character's emotions

400

tension 

act or condition being worried or nervous 

400

How do you find central idea? 

setting, title, characters actions

400

words that have the same meaning

synonyms

400

Read the following excerpt from Elie Wiesel's Acceptance Speech: "We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim..." What type of author's purpose does this express? 

Persuasion

400

Something we know that characters don't

dramatic irony

500

abandonment 

pertaining to leaving something 

500

Turn to page 186-187 in your textbooks which is Act 2 Scene 5 of Anne Frank.  What is the central idea of this scene? 

The workers remembering how they found out about the Franks and VanDaans. Mr. Frank remembering Anne. 

500
Give 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for the following word: tension 

synonyms: worried, nervous, upset

antonyms: relaxed, comfortable, loose 

500
One of Anne Frank's most famous quotes "In spite of everything, I still believe people are truly good at heart." What is Anne's purpose in writing this? 

Inform

500

What does the following lines tell you about Hannah's motivations? "They're Nazis. Nazis! Do you understand? They kill people. They killed--kill-will kill Jews...six million of them!" 

Hannah is motivated by fear to try and convince the others to run. 

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