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What is a central idea?
A central idea is what the text is mostly about
Analyze
A synonym for analyze can be evaluate, investigate, or break down
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares two things that are different.
Example: The classroom was a zoo
If someone is holding an umbrella and wearing a raincoat, what can we infer?
We can infer that it is raining outside.
Why did the character decide to leave the village?
The character decided to leave because they wanted to explore new places.
What is missing?
What is missing is citing evidence and providing an explanation.
What is a gist?
The main idea or important part of what you've read
Point of View
A synonym for point of view is perspective
What is a simile?
A simile compares two different things using the word "like" or "as"
Example: He runs like a cheetah
We can infer they are going on a vacation somewhere.
How does the setting in the story affect the mood?
The setting is dark. This explains why the character was in a bad mood.
What is missing?
What is missing is restating the question and providing evidence.
What is point of view?
What a person thinks or feels about something or someone
Determine
A synonym for determine is identify, establish, or figure out
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an exaggeration
Example: I have been standing online for a thousand years
A student frowns as they look at their test paper. What can we infer?
We can infer that they didn't pass or get a score they were expecting.
What is the theme of the poem?
The theme of the poem is that love can be difficult. For example, "In Romeo and Juliet, both characters sacrificed themselves for love."
What is missing is another quote and an explanation.
What is a theme?
The lesson learned or the moral
Paraphrase
A synonym for paraphrase is restate, rephrase, or put into your own words
What is personification?
Personification is when non-human things are given human qualities
Example: The wind whispered through the trees
A person has muddy shoes, is out of breath, and is carrying a compass. What can we infer?
We can infer that they are hiking.
How does the character change throughout the story?
For example, "Percy is afraid at first because he doesn't understand his powers." Another example is when Percy realizes that he is strong and has the support of his friends.
What is missing?
What is a summary?
A short explanation or paragraph that discusses the important parts of a text or story
Convey
A synonym for convey is to show, reveal, or express
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a reference to something well-known, like a person, place, event, book, or work of art
Example: She was as brave as Harry Potter facing Voldemort
A person looks at the number of people attending the party and then at the food being provided. The person frowns while staring at the food. What can be inferred?
We can infer that people are eating the food too fast or that there isn't enough food for the number of people present.
What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
The author's purpose for writing this article is to persuade the reader. For example, the author says, "It's wonderful and delicious." Another example is when the author states, "They are the best cookies in the world." These examples show that the author wants the reader to agree that the cookies he tasted are better than all others.
What is missing?
What is missing is nothing!
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