Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Excited, cheerful, joyful
What is the plural form of "child"?
Children
What is the main idea of a story?
The important idea, the message
What is a complete sentence?
A full sentence that uses a period and punctuation.
What is a character in a story?
Who the story is about.
What does the word "predict" mean?
To guess what will happen next.
200 Points: Identify the subject in this sentence: "The cat chased the mouse."
The cat
What can you infer about a character based on their actions?
Their personality traits, what they are like
What are the parts of a friendly letter?
Greeting, body, closing, signature
Define "plot"
The sequence of events in a story, what is happening.
Choose the correct antonym for "difficult"
- Easy
- Hard
Easy
What is a noun? Give an example.
Person, place, thing or animal.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Fact - True, can be proven
Opinion - Personal thought
How do you organize ideas in an essay?
5 Paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion
What is a setting?
Where the story takes place. (time and place)
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
"not" or the opposite of.
What is the past tense of the verb "run"?
ran
How can you determine the setting of a story?
Descriptive language, 5 senses
What is a topic sentence?
States the main idea in a sentence.
What does the term "point of view" mean?
The narrator's position in the story being told.
What is the meaning of the word "enthusiastic"?
Showing enjoyment or excitement.
What is an adjective? Provide an example in a sentence.
A describing word
What is theme?
The underlying message in a story
What is the importance of using descriptive language in writing?
It allows the reader to imagine what you are writing about.
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist - usually the main character, the "good guy"
Antagonist - goes against the protagonist usually the "bad guy"