Figurative Language
"The classroom was a zoo."
The author uses this metaphor to show that the room is ________.
What is loud/chaotic?
The Central Idea and the Theme of the story are the exact same thing.
False - Theme is the lesson; Central idea is about the topic
The author uses this structure to explain how two things are alike and how they are different.
What is COMPARE AND CONTRAST?
This tells the reader what the entire text is MOSTLY ABOUT.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA?
This term describes the "big idea," moral, or life lesson that an author wants the reader to learn from a story.
What is THEME?
An author uses imagery (appealing to the five senses) primarily to help the reader ______.
What is visualize (or create a mental picture)?
The "Conflict" of a story is the same thing as the "Resolution."
False - conflict is the problem; resolution is the fix
To make a sundae, first scoop the vanilla ice cream into a bowl. Next, drizzle warm hot fudge over the top. Finally, add whipped cream and a cherry."
The most likely reason the author write this selection is to _______.
Explain how to make a sundae
These are small pieces of information that prove or "back up" the main idea.
What is a SUPPORTING DETAILS?
If a story shows a character failing many times but finally succeeding after practicing, the theme is likely _____.
What is PERSERVERANCE (or Determination)?
"Crash! Boom! The thunder roared!"
The author uses these onomatopoeia sound devices to create a feeling of ________.
What is excitement, fear, or intensity?
If you find a word you don't know, you should check the sentences around it for CONTEXT CLUES.
An author writes a list of "Steps to Save the Oceans." The author's purpose is to ______ the reader to take action.
What is PERSUADE?
To find the central idea, you should look at the title, the first/last sentences, and repeated _______.
What are KEYWORDS?
True or False: A story can have more than one theme.
For example, a story about a war could be about both "The Bravery of Soldiers" and "The Sadness of Loss."
TRUE
"The flowers danced in the breeze."
The author uses personification here to describe the flowers' ______.
What is movement?
An INFERENCE is just a random guess about what might happen next in a story.
False - it is an educated guess based on evidence + what you know
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.
The most likely reason the author wrote this selection is to _________.
If a paragraph is about how to bake a cake, "cracking the eggs" would be considered a _____.
What is a SUPPORTING DETAIL?
"Leo sat alone at the edge of the playground, gripping his lunch bag. He watched the other boys kick a soccer ball, feeling like a ghost. Suddenly, Maya walked over and held out a spare jersey. 'We need a goalie,' she said with a grin. Leo’s shoulders finally relaxed."
What is the theme of this story?
what is KINDNESS or INCLUSION?
"The sun was a golden coin dropping into the piggy bank of the horizon."
Why did the author use this metaphor?
A. to show the sun is made of metal
B. to describe the beauty and color of the sunset
C. to explain how to save money
D. to describe the piggy bank
What is B?
The "Setting" of a story only includes the location (where), not the time (when).
False - setting is both time and place
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries.
The most likely reason the author wrote this selection is to __________.
Inform the reader about the history of tomatoes
Honeybees are incredible workers. They fly miles to find flowers, collect nectar, and return to the hive to make honey. Without their hard work, many plants would not be able to grow.
The central idea of this text is.....
Honeybees are important and hardworking insects.
"The sound of shattering glass echoed through the living room. Sam looked at the pieces of his mother's favorite vase and then at the open window. He could easily say the wind knocked it over. Instead, Sam waited by the door for his mom to come home, rehearsing the words: 'It was my fault.'"
What is the theme of this story?
HONESTY OR INTEGRITY