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Context Clues
Main Idea/Central Idea
Universal Themes
Fiction
Extra Credit
100
Sometimes a sentence will provide an example that will help you understand the meaning of the word. This type of context clue is often signaled by these words or phrases: like, for instance, this, such as, especially, these, for example, other, including, etc...
What is example context clues?
100
The first step to determine the main idea of a text is to look for the ____________.
What is the subject?
100
The theme of a story is similar to the theme or message of a song? True of False?
What is True!
100
In the Children's story, what is the main conflict?
What is two boys are involved in robbing people?
100
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as Examples: He is as brave as a lion. She swims like a fish. Your example: ___________________________________
What is a simile?
200
Sometimes a writer will restate the meaning of a word right after it, putting the restatement between commas. Other times writers introduce restatements or even definitions with one of these words or phrases: or, also called, that is, which is, etc...
What is definition/restatement context clues?
200
There are three places you can look to find the subject of a text: 1. ______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________
What is 1. Look at the heading or title. 2. Look at the first sentence. 3. Look at key words, names, and repeated words.
200
What is the moral of the story in a Children's Story?
What is choose the right path?
200
A comparison of two unlike things NOT using like or as Examples: The computer in the classroom was an old dinosaur. The quarterback was throwing nothing but rockets and bombs in the field.
What is a metaphor?
300
Be on the lookout for words and phrases that may signal the presence of synonyms or antonyms. Some Synonym Signal Words: like, similarly, just as, by comparison, likewise, etc... Some Antonym Signal Words: unlike, by contrast, however, conversely, but, on the other hand, etc...
What is comparison/contrast context clues?
300
How can you tell the difference between the main idea and details?
What is to tell the difference between a main idea and a detail ask yourself: Is this what the whole paragraph is about?
300
The following quote is from a book called Shiloh: " 'There's got to be times that what one person does is everybody's business' ." Which of the following statements best matches the theme of the quote: A. Critical-thinking and problem solving skills are necessary for survival. B. Land ownership provides a feeling of independence. C. Sometimes we must get involved and take a stand in order to protect others, even when we ourselves are not directly affected. D. All people have the same basic needs and feelings, even if their social or economic situation differs.
What is C. Sometimes we must get involved and take a stand in order to protect others, even when we ourselves are not directly affected.
300
In fiction, what is the difference between an internal and external conflict?
What is internal happens inside a character? External happens outside the character.
300
The use of words that sound like their meaning, or mimic sounds. Example: The burning wood hissed and crackled Other examples: beep, click, whoosh, swish, zap, zing, ping, clang, bong, crunch, pow, smash, quack, meow, etc...
What is onomatopoeia?
400
The dried rose was as fragile as a butterfly’s wing, its delicate petals can be easily damaged. Which words from the sentence best helps the reader understand the definition of the word fragile as it is used in this sentence? A. "dried rose" B. "butterfly's wing" C. "easily damaged" D. "delicate petals"
What is C. "easily damaged."
400
The main idea may be directly stated or it may be implied. If it is implied, you will have to make an inference. True or False?
What is True! Sometimes the author directly states the main idea. Other times you have to figure out the main idea by yourself.
400
The following quote is from a book called Roll of Thunder hear My Cry: " 'Look out there, Cassie girl. All that belongs to you. You ain't never had to live on nobody's place and long as I live and the family survives, you'll never have to. That's important.' " Which of the following statements best matches the theme of the quote: A. Critical-thinking and problem solving skills are necessary for survival. B. Land ownership provides a feeling of independence. C. Sometimes we must get involved and take a stand in order to protect others, even when we ourselves are not directly affected. D. All people have the same basic needs and feelings, even if their social or economic situation differs.
What is B. Land ownership provides a feeling of independence.
400
The most interesting or turning point in a story is called the ___________.
What is the climax?
400
Language that appeals to the five senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight. Example: Harlem by Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore- And then run?
What is imagery?
500
When our neighbors travel, they always look for comfortable, accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin. From the context, readers can tell that the word accommodations means?
What is "a place to stay?"
500
In a longer text, where can you find the main idea?
What is in the first paragraph or the last paragraph?
500
The following sentence is a quote from a book called the Hatchet:" 'You are your most valuable asset. Don't forget that. You are the best thing you have.' " Which of the following statements best matches the theme of the quote: A. Critical-thinking and problem solving skills are necessary for survival. B. Land ownership provides a feeling of independence. C. Sometimes we must get involved and take a stand in order to protect others, even when we ourselves are not directly affected. D. We should celebrate our differences and encourage individuality.
What is D. We should celebrate our differences and encourage individuality.
500
We can look at the characters and conflict in a story to determine the theme? True of False?
What is True
500
An outrageous exaggeration that emphasizes a point, and can be ridiculous or funny. Some examples are: This car goes faster than the speed of light! He is as skinny as a toothpick. Your example: ___________________
What is hyperbole?