Reading Comprehension
The Ant and the Grasshopper
In a field one summer's day, a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing. An Ant passed by, carrying an ear of corn. The Grasshopper invited the Ant to join in his merriment. "I'm storing food for the winter," said the Ant, "and suggest you do the same." The Grasshopper laughed, but when winter came, he found himself hungry while the Ant had plenty to eat.
Question: What is the central theme of this fable?
What is the importance of planning ahead and working diligently to prepare for the future.
In urban settings, individuals like Sarah often experience a surge in aspirational pursuits, analogous to the soaring flight of a paper airplane amidst the dynamic energy and diverse opportunities inherent in city life. Conversely, individuals such as Thomas, residing in quieter, provincial environments, may find their aspirations comparable to a sinking stone in a tranquil pond, symbolizing a perceived sense of constraint and limited opportunities within their more confined surroundings.
What is comparison?
where and when an event takes place in a short story
What is setting
It is what the passage or paragraph is about.
What is the main idea?
a struggle between a person or an outside force
What is external conflict
The Role of Bees in Pollination
Bees play a crucial role in pollination, the process of transferring pollen from one flower to another, enabling plants to produce fruits and seeds. As bees collect nectar for food, they inadvertently carry pollen between flowers. This relationship benefits both the bees, who gain nourishment, and the plants, which can reproduce.
Question: How do bees contribute to plant reproduction?
What is by transferring pollen between flowers during their search for nectar, facilitating pollination.
Medicine has a history spanning many thousands of years and specialized establishments for treating the sick have also existed for eons. Despite the fact that function of hospitals have not changed much during the last century, technological and scientific progress has made possible treatment approaches that could not have been implemented a hundred years ago and made a large contribution to health care. The main differences between hospitals today and a century ago are improved surgical techniques, the safer use of anesthesia, and safer childbirth procedures.
What is compare and contrast?
the most intense or exciting high point of a short story
What is climax
The reason why an author writes.
What is Author's Purpose?
The wind whispered secrets through the rustling leaves as the old oak tree stood sentinel in the moonlit forest.
What is personification?
The increasing prevalence of plastic waste in our oceans functions as a pressing cause for environmental concern. This issue poses a significant problem, leading to marine pollution, ecosystem disruption, and threats to aquatic life. As a solution, heightened public awareness, stringent plastic waste management policies, and the promotion of sustainable alternatives can collectively mitigate the adverse impacts, fostering a healthier and more balanced marine environment.
What is cause. problem, and solution?
the main events of a short story
What is plot
When you do not know the definition and you have to look around the word.
What is context clues?
Identify the type of character Emily is:
Emily, with her curious eyes and a backpack full of sketchbooks, explored the hidden corners of the city, turning mundane alleyways into vibrant canvases. In each stroke of her pen, she breathed life into forgotten spaces, weaving stories that transformed the urban landscape into a gallery of her imaginative tales.
What is creative or adventurous?
Headaches can have several causes. Many people think that the major cause of headache is nervous tension, but there is strong evidence that suggests diet and environment as possible factors. Some people get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine. Other people may be allergic to salt, or they may have low blood sugar. Still other people are allergic to household chemicals including polishes, waxes, bug killers, and paint. If they can manage to avoid these substances, their headaches tend to go away. When a person has recurring headaches, it is worthwhile to look for the underlying cause, especially if the result of that search is freedom from pain.
What is cause and effect?
the lesson or moral of a story
What is theme
The feeling the author wants the reader to get.
What is mood?
Using prior knowledge and what you read to determine what is happening.
What is inference?
Her mind was like a labyrinthine maze, each thought twisting and turning through the intricate corridors of her intellect, akin to a complex puzzle waiting to be deciphered by the keenest of minds.
What is simile?
Last week we installed a kitty door so that our cat could come and go as she pleases. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem. Our cat was afraid to use the kitty door. We tried pushing her through, and that caused her to be even more afraid. The kitty door was dark, and she couldn’t see what was on the other side. The first step we took in solving this problem was taping the kitty door open. After a couple of days, she was confidently coming and going through the open door. However, when we removed the tape and closed the door, once again, she would not go through. They say you catch more bees with honey, so we decided to use food as bait. We would sit next to the kitty door with a can of wet food and click the top of the can. When kitty came through the closed door, we would open the can and feed her. It took five days of doing this to make her unafraid of using the kitty door. Now we have just one last problem; our kitty controls our lives!
What is problem/solution?
the perspective from which the story's told
What is point of view
The vocabulary an author uses to show how he or she feels about a topic.
What is tone?
Identify the theme:
As the first drops of rain began to fall, Sarah hurriedly unfolded her umbrella, its vibrant colors contrasting with the gray sky. Undeterred by the weather, she continued on her way, each raindrop becoming a part of the lively rhythm of her determined journey.
What is resilience?