Reading Literature
What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?
Conflict/Problem
A claim supported by reasons and evidence is part of what type of text?
Argumentative text
If a character’s voice was described as “melancholy,” it most likely means…
Sad
A text that explains why something happened and what happened as a result uses…
Cause and Effect
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Its raining outside.
B) It’s raining outside.
B
When a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, the point of view is called…
Third-person omniscient
Facts, statistics, direct quotes, and expert opinions are examples of…
Evidence
The word “resolve” most nearly means “to decide firmly.” What part of speech is “resolve” in this sentence?
Verb
A text that presents similarities and differences uses…
Compare and Contrast
What type of sentence error is this? “Because I studied for the test.”
Fragment
What is the central message or life lesson of a story called?
Theme
What is the author’s main reason for writing a text called? (Hint: it could be to persuade, inform, or entertain)
Author's Purpose
If a storm is described as “ominous,” it most likely means…
Threatening or dangerous
A text organized in time order uses…
Sequential/Chronological
What part of speech is "extremely" in this sentence.
“The extremely loud music hurt my ears.”
Adverb
The author's feelings or attitude towards the topic they are writing about is called
When an author presents only one side of an issue and ignores opposing viewpoints, this shows…
Bias
In the sentence below, what does “vivid” most nearly mean?
“The author’s vivid descriptions made the scene feel real.”
Clear and detailed
A text that presents an issue and ways to fix it uses…
Problem and Solution
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Their going to the game tonight.
B) They’re going to the game tonight.
B
A comparison using like or as
Simile
A statement that can be proven true is called a…
In this sentence, what does “convey” most nearly mean?
“The author uses imagery to convey a sense of fear.”
Communicate or express
Signal words like “however,” “on the other hand,” and “similarly” usually indicate…
Compare and Contrast
Which revision corrects the sentence?
“The students was excited for the trip.”
The students were excited for the trip.