Inferencing
I had to have it! I ran towards my mom as she was trying on at least a million things. Hopefully, she'll say YES!
Based on the paragraph above, the reader can INFER that the setting takes place in a--
A. Park. B. Shopping Mall. C. Restaurant.
B. Shopping Mall.
"The aroma of freshly baked Indian bread filled the air." is an example of--
Smell.
Kelly knows that she saw her friend, Kimmy, steal a pair of earrings, and that she should tell someone. However, Kelly is her friend and she doesn’t want her to get into trouble.
Internal: Man vs. Self.
Miranda held Troy's hand tightly, not wanting him to get lost. They have never been in such a busy city. They have never seen so many people at once. Cars honked and people hurried along the sidewalk. Everyone had somewhere to go. everyone knew where they were going. Everyone except them
Entertain.
Definition: Words that have similar meanings.
Synonyms.
A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.
A. Is always in a happy mood.
B. Is always in a bad mood.
C. Like to be around people.
B. Is always in a bad mood.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?
A. quiet, jangling, barking.
B. salty, sweet, tangy.
C. moist, glassy, metallic.
A. quiet, jangling, barking.
Two candidates are running for mayor. Only one can win.
External: Man vs. Man.
Do you think vanilla ice cream is the best flavor? If you do, that's great, but if you don't, you should. Vanilla ice cream has a light and creamy taste. Chocolate ice cream just doesn't taste the same. Plus, vanilla tastes much better than chocolate when it comes to topping!
Persuade
Definition: Gives the main idea and important details of a passage.
Summary.
Ben is auditioning for a part in the school play. He's been fine all day, but right before the audition he says he feels sick. You might infer that Ben __________.
Is nervous about the audition.
The following statement is an example of: Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.
Touch.
Phillip knows he should finish his book report, but his friends are going to the beach and he wants to join them.
Internal: Man vs. Self
The teacher looked down at Doug, challenging him to say more. The whole class was holding in laughter and staring, eager to see what'd happen next. They'd love to be the first to know about someone getting in trouble. They'd be able to tell everyone. Doug just sat there, grinning as if he won the lottery.
Entertain.
Definition: A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as."
Gina looked in the mirror at the bright red pimple on her nose. She poked at it carefully, afraid that it might burst on her dress. It was large and painful. The more she squeezed it, the larger it got. This is not how it was supposed to go! Gina thought to herself. Then she began crying. Her mother yelled up the stairs, "Gina! Eric is here!" This news made Gina even more upset.
Based on the paragraph provided above, the reader can INFER that Eric is--
Gina's date.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?
A. thick, tender, smooth.
B. rocky, hairy, drenched.
C. ticking, hissing, cracking.
B. rocky, hairy, drenched.
The movie Shrek is an example of what type of conflict?
External Conflict: Man vs. Society.
Recess has been proven to be beneficial. When children have recess, they tend to be less fidgety. They stay more on task. That causes learning to be quicker because children are paying more attention and there is more time to go over things. Also, children need sunlight and physical activity.
Inform.
Definition: The use of vivid description to create a picture in the reader's mind.
Imagery.
"Honey, I'm home!" Valentino shouted. He walked into the kitchen and put his coat and bag on a counter stool, careful not to damage the flowers that he was carrying. "Where are you, honey?" Valentino asked. "I'm upstairs, dearest!" Dulce shouted as she finished wrapping the tie. Valentino held the flowers behind his back and crept up the stairs. Dulce tied the bow and concealed the package behind her back as she stepped into the hallway. Their eyes met and Valentino and Dulce smiled at one another.
Based on the paragraph provided above, the reader can INFER that today is significant for Valentino and Dulce because--
It's their anniversary.
What is sensory language?
Language that connects and appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) in order to create an image or description.
In this type of conflict, a character is tormented by natural forces such as storms or animals.
External: Man vs. Nature.
At Hoover Middle School, conferences will be held on Tuesday afternoon and all day Thursday. Students will still have school on Tuesday and conferences will start at 4:00PM. They will not have school on Thursday and conferences will be held through out the day. Students also do not have school on Friday.
Inform.
Definition: A classification of literature, such as fiction, drama, poetry, etc.
Genre.