Figurative Language
This figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two things.
Similie
If a character slams their backpack down and stomps to their room, what can you infer about their mood
They are angry or upset.
A text that lists events in the order they happened uses what structure
Chronological
A theme is different from the main idea. What is the key difference
The theme is the message or lesson about life, while the main idea is what the text is mostly about.
What is the purpose of an objective summary
To give the main points of a text without personal opinions or unnecessary details.
Saying "the wind whispered secrets through the trees" is an example of this.
Personification
A story mentions dark clouds forming and people hurrying inside. What can you infer will happen next
A storm is coming.
A passage that shows how two things are alike and different uses what structure
Compare and Contrast
A story shows a character who refuses to apologize even when wrong, leading to losing friends, and later realizes the cost of pride. What theme fits this
Pride can damage relationships or admitting mistakes is important.
In argumentative writing, what makes evidence credible
It comes from trustworthy sources and directly supports the claim with facts, data, or examples.
What type of figurative language is used when an object represents a larger idea, such as a dove representing peace
Symbolism
If a character rereads a text message several times before replying, what can you infer about what they are feeling
They are unsure, nervous, or overthinking their response.
A text that explains a problem and then offers solutions uses which structure
Problem and solution
A novel shows multiple characters who each face different obstacles, but all grow by accepting change. What theme connects their experiences
Change is unavoidable and can lead to growth
What is the difference between tone and mood
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. Mood is the feeling the reader experiences.
Identify the figurative device: "Her smile was a lighthouse guiding me home."
metaphor
A character smiles and says "I'm fine" after failing a test, but avoids eye contact. What deeper inference can be made about their true emotions
They are actually disappointed or embarrassed, but trying to hide it.
A science article lists the steps of a process from first to last. What text structure is that
Order and Sequence
An author uses repeating symbols of broken objects whenever the main character lies. How might this help reveal the theme
The symbols show that dishonesty causes damage, reinforcing a theme about honesty.
A text uses subtle clues, contradictions, and details that are not stated directly. What reading skill is needed to understand the deeper meaning
Making inferences or reading between the lines.
This device exaggerates an idea for emphasis, such as "I have a million things to do today." Name it and explain how it affects tone.
Hyperbole
It adds drama or humor by making the situation sound extreme.
Readers notice a character carefully locking all windows every night and checking under the bed. What can you infer about their internal conflict, and why
They are anxious or fearful, possibly struggling with a sense of insecurity or past trauma.
A text explains why bees are disappearing and describes the results of that decline. What structure is this
Cause and Effect
A story ends without the conflict being solved, but the protagonist has learned something important. How can readers still determine the theme
Readers analyze the character's growth, what they realized, and how events shaped their understanding to identify the overall message.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly, and why
A. While walking to school the cold wind chilled Maria to the bone.
B. While walking to school, the cold wind chilled Maria to the bone.
C. While walking to school the cold wind, chilled Maria to the bone.
B is correct. It properly uses a comma after the introductory phrase "While walking to school" to separate it from the main clause. The other options either miss the needed comma or place it incorrectly.