Fiction - Plot & Conflict
If a story uses words like I, me, my, what point of view is it written in?
First-person point of view.
A character learns it’s okay to ask for help. What message could the story be teaching?
It’s okay to rely on others; teamwork matters.
What makes a drama different from a story?
It has dialogue and stage directions.
What does a heading tell you in an informational text?
What that section is about.
Why does an author use a simile?
To help the reader picture something clearly.
If the narrator only knows what ONE character is thinking, what point of view is that?
Third-person limited.
A character gives up something important to help someone. What can you guess about them?
They are generous or selfless.
In a poem, what does a line break help you notice?
It shows where ideas pause or change.
How can a picture or diagram help you understand the text better?
It shows information visually.
How does the point of view (1st or 3rd person) change what the reader knows?
It affects how much we know about characters’ thoughts and feelings.
A character helps others even when it’s hard. What does that show about them?
They are kind or selfless.
How can a character’s repeated mistakes help you figure out the lesson of the story?
Their mistakes show what they need to learn.
How do stage directions help you understand a character?
They show actions, feelings, or tone.
What’s the difference between a claim and evidence?
The claim is the main point; evidence supports it.
Why would an author repeat a word or idea?
To show it’s important.
A character lies because they don’t want to get in trouble. Why did they lie?
Fear of consequences or wanting to protect themselves.
A character chooses honesty even when it’s hard. What message might the author want you to learn?
Honesty is important even when it’s difficult.
A poem repeats a line. Why would the poet do that?
To highlight an important idea or feeling.
How can you tell what side the author is on in an article?
Look at their tone and which side they support with evidence.
How does dialogue help you learn about a character?
It shows personality through what they say and how they say it.
How does the climax help the story move toward the ending?
It’s the big moment where the main problem is faced, leading to the resolution.
How can the way two characters treat each other show a theme about friendship or trust?
Their actions show whether trust is earned, broken, or repaired.
How does the structure of a poem (stanzas, rhythm, figurative language) help show the theme?
It creates mood and helps the message stand out.
How does the author’s text structure (like cause/effect or compare/contrast) help explain their ideas?
It organizes information to make the point clearer.
How does the way a text is organized affect its meaning?
It shapes how the reader understands events or ideas.