Reading Comprehension
What is the definition of "theme" in literature?
the central idea or message in a story
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
to present the main argument or point of an essay
What does the word "benevolent" mean?
kind and generous
Who wrote "The Giver"?
Lois Lowry
What is the term for a word that describes a noun?
an adjective
What is a character's motivation?
the reason behind a character's actions
What are transition words used for?
to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing
What is a synonym for "happy"?
joyful
What is the main conflict in "The Outsiders"?
struggle between social classes
Identify the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "She ___ to the library every week."
goes
What is the purpose of a summary?
to provide a brief overview of the main points of a text
What is the difference between a narrative and an expository essay?
a narrative essay tells a story, while an expository essay explains or informs about a topic
What does "metaphor" mean?
a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
in "To Kill a Mockingbird," who is the narrator?
Scout Finch
What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?
compound sentence has two independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
What does it mean to infer information from a text?
to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
What is a hook in writing?
an engaging opening sentence designed to grab the reader's attention
What does the word "arduous" mean?
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
What literary device is used when an author gives human traits to non-human objects?
personification
What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?
to connect closely related independent clauses
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
first-person uses "I" or "we," while third-person uses "he," "she," or "they"
What is the importance of revising and editing in the writing process?
to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in a piece of writing
What is the meaning of "irony" in literature?
a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs
What is the significance of the green light in "The Great Gatsby"?
symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams for the future
Define "subject-verb agreement."
the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural)