Author's Purpose
What is the author’s purpose if they are writing to make you laugh?
to entertain
“Janiyah was a volcano about to explode.” What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Which of the following clues would best help you figure out a character’s motivation?
A. The author’s use of figurative language
B. The character’s thoughts, feelings, or actions
C. The story’s setting and time period
B. The character’s thoughts, feelings, or actions
In a story, Julian shares his lunch with a new student who forgot theirs. What is a possible theme?
A. Always pack a big lunch
B. Kindness and helping others
C. Making new recipes
B. Kindness and helping others
Which text structure explains how something happens step by step?
Sequence of Chronological order
An article teaching how Rawda saved money is written to do what?
To inform
Which of these is an idiom?
“Amirabonu is as fast as lightning”
“Justin spilled the beans”
“Victoria runs like the wind”
“Justin spilled the beans”
In a story, Zahraa kept checking the clock and tapping her foot. What can we infer?
A. She is excited for a surprise.
B. She is tired from standing.
C. She is impatient or waiting for something.
C. She is impatient or waiting for something?
Which of the following is the best way to figure out the theme of a story?
A. Look at the story’s title only
B. Focus on the setting and time period
C. Think about the character’s actions and what they learn
C. Think about the character’s actions and what they learn
A passage that shows the differences and similarities between two animals uses what structure?
compare and contrast
If the author uses facts, charts, and explanations, their purpose is likely what?
To inform
What is personification?
giving human qualities to something non-human?
In a story, if Rakan lies to his friend and causes a disagreement, what kind of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. nature
B. Character vs. self
C. Character vs. character
C. Character vs. character
In a story, Jessa tells a lie to avoid getting in trouble, but later confesses and makes things right. What is the most likely theme?
A. Always avoid getting caught
B. Honesty is the best policy
C. Keep secrets from friends
B. Honesty is the best policy
In a nonfiction article, the author describes a rise in ocean pollution, explains its impact on marine life, and then details new cleanup technologies being used along the coast.
Which text structure does the author most likely use in this article?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
problem/ solution
A commercial trying to get you to buy something is written to what?
persuade
“Anabella’s backpack weighed a ton.” What kind of figurative language is this?
A. perosnfication
B. idiom
C. hyperbole
hyperbole
If the setting is described as “a dark forest at midnight,” what mood is the author most likely creating?
A. Joyful and peaceful
B. Spooky or mysterious
C. Bright and exciting
B. Spooky or mysterious
How is theme different from main idea?
âť“ What is theme is the message or lesson the author wants you to learn, and main idea is what the text is mostly about?
Which of the following signal words would most likely indicate a cause and effect text structure?
A. However
B. As a result
C. Next
B. As a result
If the author includes both sides of an argument but clearly supports one, what is their purpose?
Persuade
“The wind whispered secrets through the cracks in the window as Janiyah fell asleep.
What type of figurative language is this?
personification.
The story ends with Ayate realizing she misjudged her classmate. Which theme does this best represent?
A. Teamwork makes dreams work
B. Don’t judge others too quickly
C. Winning is everything
B. Don’t judge others too quickly
A story ends with Hlib choosing to forgive someone who hurt him, even though it was hard. What is one possible theme, and what evidence might support it?
What is “forgiveness takes courage” or “holding a grudge hurts more than it helps”; evidence might include Hlib’s actions and how the problem was resolved.
Which structure would a recipe most likely use?
sequence/ chronological order