Text Structures
What text structure shows events in the order they happen?
Chronological
What is the central idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about
Mood describes how the ______ feels while reading a text.
Reader
Tone shows the author’s ______ toward the topic.
Attitude
Science fiction usually includes ideas based on ______ or future technology.
Science
Which text structure explains an issue and then gives ways to fix it?
Problem and Solution
Which kind detail best supports a central idea?
A detail that explains, proves, or gives examples of the main idea
What mood is created by words like dark, silent, and eerie?
Suspenseful or scary
An author describes a new invention using positive words like amazing and life-changing. What is the tone?
Enthusiastic
Which is a common science fiction element: talking animals or advanced technology?
Advanced technology
An article that explains how pollution causes harm to oceans uses which text structure?
Cause and Effect
If a passage is mostly about how teamwork helps people survive difficult situations, what is the central idea?
Teamwork is important for overcoming challenges
Which mood fits this description: a sense of excitement and possibility?
Hopeful or adventurous
What tone is created when an author uses exaggeration and humor to make a point?
Humorous or playful
Why are futuristic settings common in science fiction?
They allow authors to explore “what if” ideas about science and society
When an author shows how two things are alike and different, what structure are they using?
Compare and Contrast
What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?
The topic is what the text is about; the central idea explains what the author says about the topic
How does setting help create mood?
It influences the atmosphere through place, time, and description
How can punctuation affect tone?
Exclamation points or short sentences can show excitement, suspense, or urgency
How is science fiction different from fantasy?
Science fiction is based on scientific ideas; fantasy includes magic
A text divides renewable energy into solar, wind, and hydroelectric power and explains each. Which text structure is this?
Classification
Why should readers revise their central idea as they read?
New details may change or deepen the main message of the text
How can the same event create different moods in two different stories?
Authors use different word choices, details, and descriptions
An author writes, “Sure, another test is exactly what students need right now.” What is the tone?
Sarcastic
How can science fiction teach readers about real-world issues?
It uses imagined futures to explore current problems like power, technology, or ethics