Main Idea/Resources
What is the main idea of this passage?
Jake hates to play soccer. He also hates to play basketball. Jake hates all sports and feels that they are a waste of time. Jake loves to play video games.
Jake does not like to play sports and feels like it is a waste of time.
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that uses the words like or as to make a comparison.
What are author's three main purposes?
1. entertain
2. inform
3. persuade
What is theme?
The author's message; what the reader is supposed to learn from what happens in the story.
What is fiction?
imaginative writing, not true
What is the main idea of this passage?
Sara owns a pig, dog, and a cat. She loves all of he pets equally. She does not own a snake.
Sara has some pets.
What is a hyperbole?
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration.
What does persuade mean?
to argue a point and convince the reader of a viewpoint.
What does setting include?
duration, time period, and place
What is nonfiction?
writing based on the truth
How do you find the main idea paragraph?
Look for a topic sentence (thesis statement), or heading.
What is personification?
When nonhuman things are described as having human behaviors.
What does an author's viewpoint refer to?
his or her opinion or attitude towards the subject of writing.
What is plot?
the development of the conflict through the events of the story.
what is an autobiography?
a story about a real person's life, written by that person
What is the purpose of an almanac?
contains a wide variety of information and statics related to a certain year
What is imagery?
language that appeals to the 5 senses.
The wind cried during the storm.
what does the mood refer to in a writing?
to the emotional atmosphere created by the authors word choice
What is the difference between an internal conflict and an external conflict within a character in a story?
1. Internal Conflict-happen within a character's mind; when a character must make a difficult decision
2. External Conflict-problems involving the main character and someone else
What is science fiction?
imaginative writing that is set in the future.
Although fireworks are usually associated with fun, they can also be dangerous. Most fireworks contain gunpowder, an unstable mixture of chemicals that can explore without warning. If they are not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries. That is why most large fireworks displays are managed by trained professionals called pyrotechnicians.
True or False: The main idea of this paragraph is that even though people think fireworks are enjoyable, they can also be harmful.
True
What is an onomatopoeia?
The use of word whose sound suggest it meaning.
Bang! Pop!
What does foreshadowing refer to in a writing sample?
the use of clues to hint at coming events in a story.
What does the climax refer to?
the most intense moment of the story where the conflict occurs; the turning point.
Give an example of a nonfiction book and a fiction book that you have read this year.
Answers will vary.
Nonfiction- animal books, cooking books, etc.
Fiction- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Drama, etc.