Homographs
What is the definition of the underlined word: The petals of the flower were a soft rose color.
a. Stand up b. A shade of pink c. move to a higher position d. A fragrant flower
b. a shade of pink
The where and when (or place and time) of a story.
Setting
She was as busy as a bee.
Simile
Which text structure has the author tell you how things are the same and how things are different?
Compare and Contrast
A type of story that is made up but could happen in real life.
Realistic Fiction
Her primary object is to finish the project by Friday.
a. to disapprove b. a goal or purpose c. a material that can be touched
b. a goal or purpose
The problem of a story.
Conflict
The three thieves threw the thick thing into the bag.
Alliteration
Text is written in order that things happened or timeline format.
Chronological/Sequential
What is the meaning of the prefix un- as it is used in the word unafraid?
Not
I cannot wait to see my favorite band perform live.
a. not dead b. connected to electricity
c. happening in real time, not a recording
c. happening in real time, not a recording
What makes up a character's personality?
Character traits
The lion let out load roar to scare the animals.
Onomatopoeia
The titles of different portions of a text.
Headings
A type of text that tries to get you to agree with the author.
Argumentative/Opinion
I like to arrange my shoes in order from darkest to brightest.
a. a command b. a request for something to be made. c. calm d. a certain arrangement
d. a certain arrangement
The lesson (main message) given in a story.
Theme
The kid did not have any secrets, he was an open book.
The words that explain what a picture shows.
Caption
The Monkey and the Cookies A monkey put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly. What is the theme?
A Eating junk food can be dangerous.
B If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C If you try your best you are more likely to succeed.
B If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
He caught a large bass in the river.
a. a tone of singing b. a type of fish
c. a type of guitar
b. a type of fish
A theme is determined using...
Supporting details from the text.
Chris decided to go the extra mile to make sure he had the best looking project.
Idiom
A type of text that tells about an issue people faced and how it was/can be solved.
Problem - Solution
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not
B Kindness will be rewarded.
C Snakes are dangerous.
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not