Fiction Fun
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
What is a nonfiction text?
A text that gives factual information.
What is a synonym for “cold”?
Chilly, freezing, icy.
What does “author’s purpose” mean?
The reason why the author wrote the text.
What does it mean to make an inference?
To figure something out using clues and your own knowledge.
What does the main character usually do in a story?
Faces and tries to solve the main problem.
What is the main idea?
The most important point in a paragraph or section.
What does the word “briskly” mean in this sentence: "He walked briskly to the door"?
Quickly or energetically.
What is the author’s purpose if they are writing a comic book?
To entertain.
If a girl is stomping and crossing her arms, what can you infer?
She is upset or frustrated.
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting part or turning point.
What is one reason an author might use a heading or subheading?
To organize the information and show what the section is about.
What is a context clue?
Hints in the sentence or paragraph that help define a word.
What is the author trying to do if they include facts, diagrams, and charts?
To inform.
How do you know your inference is correct?
You use clues from the text and support it with evidence.
How does the setting affect the plot in a fiction story?
It can create challenges or help shape what happens.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven; an opinion is a belief or feeling.
What does the prefix “re-” mean in the word “rebuild”?
Again.
How can persuasive techniques help an author influence the reader?
They appeal to emotions or logic to convince the reader.
Why are inferences important when the author doesn’t say something directly?
They help you “read between the lines” to fully understand the story.
How do the narrator’s point of view and tone affect the story?
They influence how the story is told and how the reader feels.
How does the structure (compare/contrast, cause/effect) help you understand nonfiction text?
It shows how ideas are connected and helps you organize the information.
How do affixes and root words help readers understand unfamiliar words?
They give clues to the word’s meaning based on word parts you already know.
Why is it important to consider the author’s purpose when reading a text?
It helps you better understand and evaluate the message of the text.
How can making inferences help you understand the theme of a story?
They help you discover the deeper message or lesson the author is trying to share.