Story & Characters
The part of the story that explains what's happening and why is called the
Plot
A word that describes a noun is a what
Adjective
Do you like rollercoasters? Well many people do! There are all different types of rollercoasters. Some are very tall, while others are smaller. They can have loops, circles and crazy drops.
What is the main idea of the text?
A. People like rollercoasters
B. There are all different types of rollercoasters
C. Rollercoasters are tall.
D. Rollercoasters are small.
B. There are all different types of rollercoasters.
Despite his cursory glance, the doctor was able to spot the hidden fracture. What is the meaning of "cursory"?
The Word Cursory means done quickly and without paying careful attention to details
The festival was bright and colorful, but Danny's clothes were pallid and lacked vibrancy.
What is the meaning of pallid?
A) Unaware
B) Hostile
C) Dull
D) Direct
C) Dull
The person or force working against the main character is called the
Antagonist
A person, place, or thing is called what?
noun
It began to rain heavily. The sky was dark and gloomy. Stores were locked up tight, school was cancelled, roads were blocked, everyone was home. There was no person in sight, no one except Timmy. Timmy loved being outside no matter what. Some people thought he was peculiar for this reason. You could find him outside in heat, sleat, and snow. He found comfort in the trees and the breeze of nature.
What is the main idea of the text?
A. Timmy loved being outside no matter what.
B. It began to rain heavily.
C. School was cancelled.
D. Some people thought Timmy was peculiar.
A. Timmy loved being outside no matter what.
1. The mood in the room was somber after the team lost the final game. Which word is the best antonym (opposite) for somber?
A) Gloomy
B) Serious
C) Cheerful
D) Quiet
C. Cheerful
The lawyer knew the evidence was incriminating it directly linked his client to the crime.
What does incriminating mean?
A. Helpful to the case
B. Useless
C. Revealing guilt
D. Complicated
C. Revealing guilt
The main character the reader follows is also known as the
Protagonist
A word that describes an action is called what?
Verb
What is the definition of Main idea?
A sentence in a story that clearly states the overall meaning of the text.
It was difficult to ascertain the exact number of attendees after the event was over. What is the meaning of "ascertain"?
To learn or discover with confidence
The young monk led a very ascetic existence. He rose at five in the morning, meditated for hours, and ate only simple meals.
WHat does ascetic mean?
A. Wealthy
B. Disciplined and self denying
C. Adventures and exciting
D. Social and friendly
B. Disciplined and self denying
What do you call the most important idea in a story?
The central idea
A sentence with too many ideas and no punctuation is called what ?
A run-on sentence
Jacob knows what he deserves, and he expects it. But in a blessed turn of events, “Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept”. The rivalry ends, bitter wounds are mended, and love overcomes hate as these brothers embrace.
What is the main idea of this text?
A. The brothers wept.
B. Jacob knows that he did something wrong, and is ready to accept his consequence.
C. The brothers rivalry ends.
D. The brothers are able to forgive each other and their love overcomes the hate they once had.
D. The brothers are able to forgive each other and their love overcomes the hate they once had,
The manager was frustrated by the recalcitrant employee who continually refused to follow new procedures. What is the meaning of "recalcitrant"?
Obstinately defiant of authority or restraint.
Grandmother was punctilious that is she was very strict about her grandchildren following good manners.
What does punctilious mean?
A. Weak
B. Careless
C. Bad- Mannered
D.Strict in observing good manners
D. Strict in Observing good manners
The term describes the message or lesson the story wants you to understand is called
Theme
A sentence that starts with "Although" or "Because" cannot stand alone is called a what ?
A dependent clause
God chose one man, Abram, to be the beginning of a new nation called God’s People. He told Abram to leave his home and relatives to begin travelling. Abram took his wife, Sarai, and nephew, Lot, and left home. He began to travel and live in tents. The Lord also told Abram that his name would be great and that the whole world would be blessed through this new nation. Abram believed in God and had living faith—the kind of faith that proves it is real by doing actions.
What is the main idea?
A. God chose one man.
B. A new nation called god's people.
C. Abram believed in God and had living faith.
D. Abram had to leave his home and relatives to begin travelling.
C. Abram believed in God and had living faith.
The politician's egocentric speech was more concerned with his own accomplishments than with the needs of the community. What is the meaning of "egocentric"?
Someone who are mostly focused on themselves and their own needs.
After a long hike in the desert, the oasis was a panacea for all their thirst and exhaustion.
Answer: Panacea means a cure for all ills or difficulties.