Question Types
Non-Fiction
Figurative Language
Literary Terms
Key Words
100

A question that asks about details found in the text & is directly stated

What is a fact question?

100

something that has proven to be true

What is a fact?

100

the process by which the author reveals the personality of the characters 

What is characterization?

100

time, place, location 

What is setting?

100

to progress or gradually change over time

What is to develop

200

A question that asks you to define a word/phrase with a synonym (different word/phrase that means the same thing) using the surrounding words to define it

What is a vocab in context question?

200

gives you an idea on what the next part of the text will be about

What is sub-heading?

200

a figure of speech that's used to compare two different things that have something in common using "like" or "as"

What is simile?

200
When a character sees something from their perspective.
What is point of view?
200

to frequently show/illustrate; to point out often 

What is most reveal?

300

asks for a summary of the text or part of the text 

What is a main idea question?

300

an idea or an opinion that an author tries to prove or defend in an argument 

What is claim?

300

Harry Potter killed Voldemort and then had twins with Ginny. Hermione seethed with jealousy.

What is plot?

300
man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature goes with this literary term.
What is conflict?
300

to show/tell 

What is to indicate?

400

Asks about someone's perspective/feelings on a topic or the tone of a piece 

What is a POV (point of view) question?

400
the side of an issue an author favors
What is bias?
400

a figure of speech used to compare two things that aren't alike but do have something in common

What is metaphor?

400

the underlying message or moral lesson the author wants the readers to learn/know

What is theme?

400

add to; help

What is contribute to?

500

Asks about suggestions that the author's made or logical conclusions that the reader can come to after closely reading the text

What an inference question? 

500
an author's reason for creating a particular work: teach, entertain, express an opinion, persuade, inform
What is author's purpose?
500

It's so hot in here you could probably fry an egg on the floor. 

What is hyperbole?

500
The character's attitude and emotions.
What is mood?
500

relates to

What is best supported?