Text Structures
POV and PLOT
Informational/Argument
Figurative Language
6th Grade Random
100
First, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, then I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other. Next, I smooshed the two pieces of bread together. Finally, I enjoyed my delicious sandwich while watching my favorite show on Netflix. I think that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate!
Sequence
100
What point of view is used in this example?
“You feel your heart race, and the air around you seems to crystalize. But the only way forward is to move your feet.”
2nd Person
100
The reason the author wrote "The Crossover" is to...
Persuade, inform, or entertain?
Entertain
100
To use strong exaggeration
hyperbole
100
Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly?
A. I ate a sandwich, an apple, and chips.
B. I ate, a sandwich, an apple and chips.
C. I ate a sandwich, an apple and chips.
A
200
The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.
Compare and Contrast
200
A type of point of view where the narrator is an outside character who knows everyone's thoughts and feelings.
Third Person Omniscient
200
The reason an author would write an article about the benefits of adopting a dog is to...
Persuade, inform, or entertain?
Persuade
200
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
personification
200
Combine these sentences in a clear and effective way.
My hamster loves to play. I gave him a hula-hoop.
My hamster loves to play, so I gave him a hula-hoop.
300
The problem is that tigers are becoming extinct. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller has some ideas about how to solve this. He thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference.
Problem and Solution
300
The message or lesson of the story
Theme
300
The reason an author would write about volcanos in Hawaii would be to...
Persuade, inform, or entertain?
Inform
300
She is busy as a bee.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
300
Use the correct homophone to complete this sentence. ___________ excited that it is ________ turn to ride the roller coaster
__They're_ excited that it is _their_ turn to ride the roller coaster
400
Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors which created bubbles of speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral, causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees.
Cause and Effect
400
A type of point of view where the narrator is an outside character who knows one person's thoughts and feelings.
3rd person limited
400
The statement the author is trying to prove is true.
Claim
400
What figurative language uses words to create noises?
Onomatopoeia
400
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun and should NOT be capitalized?
A. President
B. Mr. Short
C. Tom
D. Wendy's
A. president
500
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like? Let me describe it to you. Deep underground is a magma chamber. The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth’s crust. The conduit or pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the surface.
Description
500
List all the elements in a plot diagram:
Setting
Rising action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
500
__________ is the opposing side of the author's argument and _________ is proving the opposing side is wrong.
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
500
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
Metaphor
500
What change should be made in the following sentence?
Friendships form as you rehearse together and push each other to do you're best.
Change you're to your