Vocabulary & Context Clues
What is a context clue?
A hint in the text that helps readers figure out the meaning of a word.
What is the main idea?
The most important point or message in a text.
What is the setting of a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
What punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark.
What is a claim in argumentative writing?
The writer’s opinion or position.
Read the sentence:
The desert was arid, with almost no rainfall all year.
What does arid mean?
Very dry.
What do supporting details do?
They explain or support the main idea.
Who is the main character in a story called?
The protagonist.
What is a complete sentence?
A sentence with a subject and predicate that expresses a complete thought.
What is evidence?
Facts, examples, or details that support a claim.
Read the sentence:
Maria was exhausted after running the marathon, so she immediately fell asleep.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
If an author gives clues but does not directly state something, what is the reader making?
An inference.
What is the conflict in a story?
The main problem or struggle.
Which word is the verb in this sentence? The students completed their projects.
Completed.
What text feature helps readers locate topics quickly in nonfiction text?
Headings or subheadings.
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
A simile.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made up; nonfiction is based on real facts and information.
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
What is the purpose of a transition word?
To connect ideas smoothly in writing.
Why do authors use charts, graphs, or diagrams?
To help explain information visually.
Read the sentence:
The wind whispered through the trees during the storm.
What figurative language is used?
Personification.
What should a strong summary include?
The main idea and important details without opinions or unnecessary information.
What point of view uses the pronouns “I,” “me,” and “my”?
First-person point of view.
Name one example of a transition word.
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What is the difference between fact and opinion?
A fact can be proven true; an opinion is a personal belief or feeling.