Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Joyful, cheerful, or delighted
What genre includes talking animals and magical elements?
Fantasy.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message of the passage.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as fast as a cheetah").
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
What does "predict" mean?
To make an educated guess about what will happen next
What type of book tells about real people and events?
Nonfiction.
What question do you ask to find a main idea?
"What is this passage mostly about?"
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison that does not use "like" or "as" (e.g., "The classroom was a zoo.").
Who are the characters in a story?
The people, animals, or creatures that take part in the story.
What is the meaning of "enormous"?
Very large or huge.
What is a mystery story?
A story with a puzzling event that needs to be solved.
What are supporting details?
Sentences or facts that explain or support the main idea.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees.").
What is the conflict in a story?
The problem or struggle the characters face.
What is an antonym for "ancient"?
Modern, new, or recent.
What is historical fiction?
A story set in the past that includes real historical events and fictional characters.
How do you determine the main idea in a paragraph?
Look at the topic sentence and supporting details.
Give an example of an idiom.
"It's raining cats and dogs."
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important part of the story where the conflict reaches its peak.
What does "persuade" mean?
To convince someone to do or believe something.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real facts and information.
Why is identifying the main idea important?
It helps readers understand the author's purpose and key points.
What is the difference between literal and figurative language?
Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or expressions to create meaning.
What is the theme of a story?
The underlying message or lesson the author wants to share.