Reading
What is the central message or insight of a story?
Theme
What gives a preview of the main ideas in a piece of writing?
Introduction
"She was a shining star on the stage."
Metaphor
What does timid mean.
To lack courage or confidence.
This means to read carefully while looking for details
Close Read
Daily Double!
What is a reasonable deduction from the evidence in the text? (Educated guess)
Inference
Helps a piece of writing flow smoothly.
Transition Words
"I have a million things to do today."
Hyperbole
The hikers were daunted by the tall, treacherous mountain but were determined to reach the summit.
Feeling fear or being discouraged by something difficult
This is a word or expression used in a non-literal sense
Figurative Language
What supports the main ideas of a passage?
Supporting Details
This type of writing aims to convince the reader of something.
Argumentative/Persuasive
"The trees danced in the wind."
Personification
Even after studying for hours, Jacob felt trepidation before taking the big test.
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
This noun names a person, place, thing or idea
Proper Noun
What is the problem or obstacle faced by the main character?
Conflict
This summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.
Conclusion
Daily Double!
"As tough as nails."
Simile
After a tumultuous year with many ups and downs, the friends looked forward to a fresh start.
Characterized by commotion, disturbance or severe agitation
Separates items in a list
Comma
What is the perspective from which a story is told?
Point of View
This type of writing tells a story.
Narrative
"That test was a piece of cake"
Idiom
Though quite ambidextrous, Miguel still favored using his right hand when playing baseball.
Able to use both hands equally well
Sequence of events in a story.
Plot