Which term best describes the main idea of a text?
A) Theme
B) Plot
C) Character
D) Setting
A) Theme
C) To present the main ideas in a concise form
True or False: "Inferring" means making an educated guess based on the given information.
True
True or False: The "conclusion" of a story is its beginning.
False
How many seasons are there?
4
What is the process of briefly stating the main points of a text called?
A) Analyzing
B) Summarizing
C) Predicting
D) Identifying
B) Summarizing
True or False: The "theme" of a story is the time and place in which it occurs.
False
Explain the difference between "summarizing" and "paraphrasing."
Summarizing is retelling a story only using the main points. Paraphrasing is rewording the text in your own word
What is "allusion," and why might an author choose to use it in their writing?
saying something or "referring to something" without actually saying it.
An author might use it to deepen a readers understanding
There - direction
Their - possession
"they're" They are
What term refers to the people, animals, or creatures in a story?
A) Characters
B) Setting
C) Plot
D) Conflict
A) Characters
What is the difference between a "simile" and a "metaphor"?
A similie is a comparison using "like" or "as" a metaphore is saying that something is something else, rather than like something else.
DAILY DOUBLE
How can "imagery" enhance the reader's experience of a story?
it helps us visualize the text
How do "flashbacks" contribute to character development and plot advancement?
They help us understand why a character might be acting in certain ways
TRIPPLE POINTS
When is Mrs. DeJesus Birthday
May 9
Which of the following is a synonym for 'describe'?
A) Explain
B) Evaluate
C) Identify
D) Summarize
A) Explain
True or False: A "synonym" is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
True
What is personification?
Giving in animate objects human like qualities
Define "explicit" in the context of literature
explicit means that the author told us the information
What is your school adress?
100 James Steet
What do you call the time and place in which a story occurs?
A) Plot
B) Theme
C) Setting
D) Conflict
C) Setting
Define "context" in literature
the details that help the reader infer or identify meaning in the text.
What does the term "juxtaposition" mean ?
Juxtaposition is placing two elements side by side to highlight contrast
Define "Implicit"
Who is the best PR artist
BAD Bunny