Authors Purpose
Why would an author write a recipe?
A) To entertain
B) To persuade
C) To inform
C) To inform
What is the central idea of a story?
A) The name of the author
B) What the story is mostly about
C) The setting of the story
D) The moral of the story
B) What the story is mostly about
Where are prefixes placed?
A. at the end of the base word
B. before the base word
How many lines does a Limerick have?
5
What type of figurative language and what does it mean?
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Hyperbole and it means the person is very hungry
"I think all kids should have recess every day. It helps them stay healthy and do better in school."
What is the author’s purpose for writing this paragraph?
To persuade
What does an author use to support their central idea?
Relevant Details
Where are suffixes placed?
A. At the end of the base word.
B. Before the base word.
A
What is the syllable pattern of a Haiku?
5, 7, 5
What are the two things being compared in this simile?
Her smile was as bright as the sun
Her smile to the sun
Which text would most likely be written to entertain the reader?
A) A comic book about a superhero dog
B) A weather report
C) A how-to guide for planting flowers
D) A science article about the moon
A) A comic book about a superhero dog
Recycling means turning old things into something new. People can recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal. This helps keep trash out of landfills and saves natural resources. When we recycle, we help protect the Earth for future generations.
What is the central idea?
Recycling is important because it helps the Earth and saves resources.
What does the word "careless" mean?
A) Full of care
B) Without care
C) To care more
D) To take care
B) Without care
What type of poem is this?
Dancing in the spring
Flowers rushing in the air
The sun shines on me
Haiku
What is alliteration?
When the first letter in the words is repeated in a sentence.
"Sally sold seashells by the seashore"
Which reason best explains why an author writes a fiction story about a magical dragon?
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) To persuade
B) To entertain
What is the central idea of a passage about how recycling helps the planet?
A) Plastic is hard to make
B) Recycling helps take care of the Earth
C) Trash smells bad
D) The planet is round
B. Recycling helps take care of the Earth.
What does the suffix “-ful” mean in the word “hopeful”?
It means “full of,” so hopeful means “full of hope.”
What is a free verse poem
It is a poem that doesn't rhyme and can be any length and about any topic.
What thing is given human like characteristics in this sentence of personification?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
If you read a book that gives facts about sharks, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform
Bees are important insects that help plants grow. As they fly from flower to flower, they spread pollen. This helps fruits and vegetables grow. Bees also make honey, which people eat. Without bees, many plants would not be able to grow or make food.
What is the central idea?
Bees help plants grow and make honey that people use.
What does the prefix “re-” mean in the word “redo”?
It means “again,” so “redo” means “do again.”
What type of poem is this?
There once was a fox in the snow,
Who danced with a curious crow.
They twirled in delight,
From morning to night,
Putting on quite a fine show!
What is a simile?
When you compare something using the words "like" or "as"