Main Idea & Theme
What does main idea mean?
What the text is mostly about?
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
context clues are
hunts surrounding a word/text that help you figure out the word
simile uses what words and for when?
like or as when comparing
what does PIE stand for when it comes to author's purpose?
p - persuade the reader
i - inform the reader
e - entertain the reader
Which is a theme?
A. A poem
B. Friendship matters more than winning
C. A list of events
D.Love
B. Friendship matters more than winning
which is a stronger piece of evidence when it comes to inferencing about a character being upset?
a. i think he is sad
b. he studies constantly
c. he looks down and does not speak
d. he runs daily
c. he looks down and does not speak
she was reluctant to help her enemy. the word reluctant might mean?
hesitant or unwilling
metaphor means?
a direct comparison WITHOUT using like or as
what does compare and contrast do in a text?
show the similarities and differences
A character fails many times but keeps trying and eventually succeeds. What theme is best supported? (could have different answers)
Being persistent leads to success
A character avoids eye contact, speaks quietly, and leaves quickly. What is the best inference?
Answer: The character is nervous, guilty, or uncomfortable
In the sentence “The decision was inevitable,” what does inevitable mean?
unavoidable
she felt a tornado of emotions.
this is what figurative language?
what is tone and mood?
tone - author's attitude
mood - how the reader feels
Why is “Never give up” a theme and “The boy never gave up” NOT a theme?
the boy is too specific - a theme has to be universal / work for other things/people/life
Why can two readers have different but good inferences?
Answer: They may use different evidence or interpret details differently but still be reasonable
Why is tone important when figuring out word meaning?
tone helps figure out if something is positive, negative, or neutral
the wind whispered through the trees
this is what kind of figurative language?
personification
why do author's use repetition?
to emphasize important ideas
Explain why themes must be supported by more than one event in a story.
i can not be a single moment, it must make sense for the entire story
How does an author subtly reveal character feelings without stating them directly?
Answer: Through actions, dialogue, and descriptions (showing instead of telling)
How can a word change meaning even if the definition stays the same?
depends on the emotion behind it
Why do authors use figurative language instead of literal language?
To create imagery, emotion, and deeper meaning
what is a counter claim?
an argument that goes against the original claim