Social Studies
What does the word “Renaissance” mean?
“Rebirth”
What makes writing “fluent”?
Writing that flows smoothly and is easy to read
What is the main idea of a story?
The most important point or message
What country did the Renaissance begin in?
Italy
What is a transition word?
A word that connects ideas, like “however” or “next”
What point of view uses “I” and “me”?
First-person point of view
What are Japanese warriors called?
Samurai
What does it mean to elaborate in writing?
To add more details and explanations
What do we call clues that hint at future events?
Foreshadowing
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is revising?
Improving ideas and organization in writing
What is the lesson or message of a story called?
Theme
What was the title of Japan’s military ruler?
Shogun
What is repetitive writing?
Writing that uses the same words or sentence patterns too often
What is a character who opposes the main character called?
The antagonist