Central Idea
Just like theme in fiction, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; it should be a ______________sentence.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Jefferson
Name one type of figurative language.
What is metaphor, simile, hyperbole, repetition, alliteration, personification, etc?
What basketball player had the most rings?
Wilt Chamberlain
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
Exposition
Most central ideas that are directly stated are found in the ___________or___________ sentences of the text.
First or last
1848
In which genre of literature might you see the most use of figurative language?
Poetry
Which country won the first FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay
What is the name of the main red car in the movie Cars?
Lightning McQueen
The central idea should be supported by....
Details
How many presidential terms can you serve
2
What is the smallest state in the United States?
Rhode Island
What does the NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
What are the names of the four ninja turtles
Michaelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo
(1) the comet Wild 2 is an unusual comet that was discovered in our solar system. (2) Only two other comets have been seen up close. (3) The comet has a rough surface and shoots out jets of particles. (4) Scientists think it can tell us much about how the solar system was formed.
Which sentence from the summary should be replaced?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
A. Sentence 2
The Union and Confederates
Define "inference"
A guess made by combining background knowledge and text evidence
He invented basketball
James Naismith
This player is the all time home run leader
Barry Bonds
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals. What is the main idea?
dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean
This president resigned from office
Nixon
Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?
A. A hero who spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain.
B. The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance.
C. The hero fight a villain who can control minds.
D. The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces.
A. A hero who spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain.
Spain won the world cup in this year
2010
Why is it important to analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text?
A)To understand the author’s favorite color
B)To better understand the meaning and message of the text
C)To memorize the characters’ names
D)To find the number of pages in the book
B. To better understand the meaning and message of the text