Perspective
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
If a central idea is introduced in the introduction and repeated in the conclusion, what effect does that structure have?
It reinforces the author’s message and helps readers remember the main point.
This is the author’s main position or statement in an argument.
What is claim?
When an author uses sections like “Causes” and “Effects,” what is the purpose of that structure?
To explain how one event leads to another.
The prefix “anti-” means against. What does antifreeze mean?
What is “something used against freezing”?
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
What is Third Person
When an author gives facts, examples, or details to support the main point, what are those called?
What is supporting details
This type of reasoning moves from specific examples to a general conclusion.
What is inductive reasoning?
When an author adds a heading or subheading, how does it support the text’s meaning?
It tells the reader what the section will be about and helps organize ideas.
The root “spect” means to see. What does inspect mean?
What is “to look at closely”?
When two characters describe the same event differently, what does that reveal about their perspectives?
They have different attitudes, experiences, or opinions that shape how they see events.
The article explains how staying organized helps students manage stress and improve grades. What is the central idea?
Responsibility leads to success.
This type of reasoning starts with a general principle and applies it to a specific case.
What is deductive?
How does a chronological structure help an author achieve their purpose?
It shows how events happen in order, helping readers understand sequence or cause.
In “The crowd erupted after the final goal,” what does erupted most likely mean based on context?
What is “burst out or cheered loudly”?
This term refers to the narrator’s position in telling the story—first person, second person, or third person.
Point of View
The passage describes a scientist who keeps experimenting after many failures and finally invents a new medicine.
Never give up because you never know what you can achieve through failure.
When an argument includes weak logic or false assumptions, what is this error called?
What is a fallacy in reasoning?
One article explains that electric cars use no gas, while another section shows that gas cars are cheaper to repair.
What is compare and contrast?
The phrase “Her words were sharp as glass” helps readers understand her tone. What type of figurative language is this? What is the tone?
What is a simile? What is mean or cruel?
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story, what type of point of view is being used?
What is third-person omniscient?
A passage discusses how protecting the environment requires both science and community effort.
Protecting the environment cannot be done alone, it takes teamwork.
An argument distracts from the main issue with unrelated information.
What is a Red Herring
Because factory smoke increases air pollution, many cities have added clean-air laws to reduce emissions.
What is cause and effect?
In the sentence, “The student’s response was precise and thorough,” the word precise has a positive connotation. What does it suggest about the student?
What is “the student is careful and accurate”?