Central Idea
What is Central Idea?
The most important point an author makes about a topic.
What is theme?
The lesson or moral that the author wants the reader to learn.
What is does an adjective describe?
a noun
Which sentence contains a simile?
a. The musicians spun great webs of sound.
b. The van swooshed down the highway to reach the concert in time.
c. The faces at the street crossings shine like a row of eggs on a pantry shelf.
c. The faces at the street crossings shine like a row of eggs on a pantry shelf.
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” spans over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries in South America. It is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees and countless species of plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. This vast and diverse ecosystem plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Understanding the importance of the Amazon is essential for global conservation efforts.
What is the author's purpose in this text?
a. to show the importance of the Amazon rainforest.
b. to talk about the 390 billion trees in the forest.
c. to explain climate.
a. to show the importance of the Amazon rainforest.
How do you find the Central Idea in a text?
a. Look for the lesson learned in the text.
b. Look for what the most important details have in common.
b. Look for what the most important details have in common.
What is one of the theme's in "I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid?"
a. It is hard to trust a liar.
b. Friends are always there to guide you.
c. Society has certain stereotypes that are sometimes difficult to overcome.
c. Society has certain stereotypes that are sometimes difficult to overcome.
What does an adverb describe?
usually a verb, sometimes an adjective or another adverb
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
a. Fear fell from us like steel armor.
b. Children are the most beautiful flowers of all.
c. I've told you a thousand times to pick up after yourself.
b. Children are the most beautiful flowers of all.
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” spans over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries in South America. It is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees and countless species of plants and animals, many of which are not found anywhere else in the world. This vast and diverse ecosystem plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Understanding the importance of the Amazon is essential for global conservation efforts.
Which piece of text evidence shows the author's purpose in the passage?
a. "It is home to an estimated 390 billion individual trees and countless species of plants and animals..."
b. "Understanding the importance of the Amazon is essential for global conservation efforts.
c. "...spans over 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries in South America."
b. "Understanding the importance of the Amazon is essential for global conservation efforts.
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the Central Idea of the text?
a. Gorillas are mean animals.
b. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
Which of the following text examples from "I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid" support the theme society has certain stereotypes that are sometimes difficult to overcome.
a. "I vowed to never be a woman and be helpless like my mother.
b. "...and the streets came grinning."
a. "I vowed to never be a woman and be helpless like my mother.
Which of the italicized words are adjectives?
Plastic pollution is a serious problem in our world today.
plastic
Which sentence contains an example of personification?
a. The child bounced the ball at the backyard barbeque.
b. I went home and made the biggest sandwich of all time.
c. Justice is blind and, at times, deaf.
c. Justice is blind and, at times, deaf.
As the clock struck midnight, the old, creaky house at the end of Maple Street came to life. Shadows danced on the walls, and the sound of footsteps echoed through the halls. Timmy and his friends, armed with flashlights and a map they found in the attic, tiptoed through the dark, their hearts pounding with excitement. Suddenly, a door creaked open, and a ghostly figure appeared, but instead of being scared, they burst into laughter. It was just Mr. Whiskers, the cat, wrapped in an old sheet! Their midnight adventure turned into a hilarious memory they would never forget.
What is the author's purpose in this passage?
a. to inform the reader about the history of haunted houses.
b. to persuade the reader to avoid haunted houses.
c. to entertain the reader by describing a frightening, yet funny memory.
c. to entertain the reader by describing a frightening, yet funny memory.
It's no surprise that exercise increases energy. The physical challenge prepares your body in a variety of ways. Blood sugar is more quickly converted to fuel, more oxygen is supplied to your cells, and fight-or-flight hormones are released. Instead of leaving you exhausted, exercise energizes. Do it in the morning for an all-day high or later in the afternoon for a pick-me-up.
What is the Central Idea of the text?
a. Exercise is easier than it looks.
b. Exercise increases your energy.
b. Exercise increases your energy.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a theme in literature?
a. Look at the inside of a person, not the outside.
b. Patience and hard work are keys to success.
c. Shrek and Fiona learn to overlook each other's faults.
c. Shrek and Fiona learn to overlook each other's faults.
Which of the following italicized words are adverbs?
She quickly and quietly finished her homework before dinner.
quickly and quietly
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor does not.
Imagine feeling more energetic, sleeping better, and having a stronger, healthier body. Regular exercise can make all of this a reality! Not only does it help you maintain a healthy weight, but it also boosts your mood by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a fun dance class, or a game of basketball with friends, staying active can be enjoyable and rewarding. So, why not start today? Your future self will thank you for making the choice to live a healthier, happier life.
What is the author's purpose in this passage?
a. to persuade the reader to exercise regularly.
b. to inform the reader about the dangers of obesity.
c. to entertain the reader with an adventure.
a. to persuade the reader to exercise regularly.
Though forks were first used in China thousands of years ago, it took a long time for them to make their way to what is now the United States.
Ancient Greeks began using forks after the Chinese. However, they did not use forks for eating. They used them for serving food. From Greece, forks moved to the Roman Empire. Romans first used long forks for cooking and serving. By the 300s, they began using table forks to feed themselves.
The table fork spread from there to what is now the Middle East and Turkey, before arriving in Italy and becoming popular in the 1000s. It stayed popular in southern Europe, but was not used much in northern Europe until it first became popular in France and Spain in the 1700s.
The table fork arrived in England from France before making its way to the North American colonies, where it first became popular shortly before the American Revolution.
What is the Central Idea of the passage?
a. The fork changed after arriving in the Roman Empire.
b. Roman forks were longer than Greek and Chinese forks.
a. The fork changed after arriving in the Roman Empire.
As the sun set over the old family home, Sarah found herself back in the kitchen where she had spent countless hours with her grandmother. The familiar scent of freshly baked cookies filled the air, bringing back a flood of memories. Despite the years and the miles that had separated them, the warmth of those moments remained. As she gathered with her siblings around the worn wooden table, laughter and stories flowed freely, reminding her that no matter where life took them, the bond they shared was unbreakable. In that moment, Sarah knew that family is forever.
What is the theme of the passage?
Family is forever.
Which of the following contains both an adjective and an adverb in that order?
a. The cat gracefully leaped on the cozy sofa.
b. Don't go in the dark room.
c. Ghosts and ghouls are not real.
d. The black cat angrily hissed at the monster.
d. The black cat angrily hissed at the monster.
What is personification?
Give an example.
Giving "person" qualities to something that is not human.
Imagine feeling more energetic, sleeping better, and having a stronger, healthier body. Regular exercise can make all of this a reality! Not only does it help you maintain a healthy weight, but it also boosts your mood by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a fun dance class, or a game of basketball with friends, staying active can be enjoyable and rewarding. So, why not start today? Your future self will thank you for making the choice to live a healthier, happier life.
Which of the following text examples BEST explains the author's purpose in this paragraph?
a. "Your future self will thank you for making the choice to live a healthier, happier life."
b. "Imagine feeling more energetic, sleeping better, and having a stronger, healthier body."
c. "So, why not start today?"
a. "Your future self will thank you for making the choice to live a healthier, happier life."