Prefixes
The meaning of "pre"
What is before?
The big message of an article or nonfiction text.
What is central idea?
The definition of theme.
What is the message or lesson of a text?
Read the following: As I sat in class, I read the book. I was a bit confused while reading, but I was able to make some inferences that helped me understand the story better.
The definition of inference.
What is an assumption? (answers may vary: educated guess, conclusion, guess based on evidence, etc.)
Hinting at something that will occur later in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
The meaning of "re"
What is to begin again, redo
The information that helps you understand the central idea.
What are supporting or key details?
The way a theme is written.
What is a complete sentence?
Read the following: Even though the snake only grazed the leg of my pants, I was still extremely frightened and upset.
The meaning of grazed.
What is lightly/gently touched?
The events leading up to the climax of a story.
What is rising action?
The meaning of "bio"
What is life or living?
True or false: Authors do not have a bias if they are writing nonfiction.
What is false?
True or false: Theme is usually directly stated in the text.
What is false?
Read the following: Although the other children were regaled by the musician, Terry found him dull.
The meaning of regaled.
What is entertained? (Answers may vary)
The end result of a story.
What is resolution?
The meaning of "auto"
What is self?
The definition of summary.
What is a short description of all the important parts of a text or story. It covers not just the central idea but also the most important details that support that idea. This may be one or a few sentences long.
ANSWERS MAY VARY
The theme of "The Tortoise and the Hare"
What is slow and steady wins the race? (answers may vary)
Read the following: As Sade was about to bungee jump off the bridge, she had a fleeting thought of death. Luckily, the thought was gone as quickly as it came.
The meaning of fleeting.
What is quick/passing?
The overall message or lesson of a story.
What is theme?
The meaning of "anti"
What is against?
Identify the central idea: In recent years, the use of reusable shopping bags has become more popular. This is because people have become more aware that single-use plastic bags can harm the planet. Reusable shopping bags are often made from materials like canvas or recycled plastic. By using reusable bags, individuals can reduce the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans. This helps to protect the environment and wildlife.
What is "eco-friendly shopping bags are a good alternative to disposable garbage bags"? Answers may vary.
The theme of "The Highwayman".
(answers may vary) What is love is eternal?
Still, there was something that was bothering Sam. The tryouts for the tennis team were on the same day as his mom’s birthday, and he knew his family was planning a huge surprise party for her. He didn’t want to miss his shot just because the tryouts were on his mom’s birthday. He was in a quandary; he didn’t know what to do.
The meaning of quandary.
What is a state of confusion or indecisiveness? (answers may vary)
Something that has a deeper meaning in a story, show, or movie.
What is symbolism?