Reading Skills (Definition)
What is author's craft?
a. The language and technique a writer uses to make their writing interesting.
b.The type of language that is used to elevate a story.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
d. The perspective that the story is told in.
a. The language and technique a writer uses to make their writing interesting.
What is the theme of the passage below?
Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn't have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn't play baseball all summer.
a. Tim wanted a new glove.
b. Stealing is a good idea.
c. If you want something, you should work for it.
d. Tim lost his privilege of playing baseball.
c. If you want something, you should work for it.
What is the meaning suffix?
a. suffix is attached to a base word at the beginning of the word.
b. suffix is attached to a base word at the end of the word.
c. by adding a suffix it does not change the meaning of a word.
d. by adding a suffix, it changes the meaning of the word and the spelling.
a. suffix is attached to a base word at the beginning of the word.
What Point of View is this passage in?
Once upon a time in a small town, a curious boy named Jake found a mysterious map in his attic. The map led to a hidden treasure said to be buried in the Enchanted Forest. With his loyal dog, Max, by his side, Jake set off on an adventure, overcoming tricky puzzles and meeting friendly creatures along the way. After a long journey, they finally discovered a chest filled with sparkling jewels and ancient coins! Jake realized that the real treasure was the unforgettable adventure he shared with Max.
a. 1st person
b. 2nd person
c. 3rd person
d. narrator
c. 3rd person
What does the prefix 'dis' do to the word appeared in this sentence?
The cat disappeared before her very eyes.
A. It tells you that the cat appeared bigger than before.
B. It tells you that the cat vanished.
C. It tells you that the act appeared to be further away.
B. it tells you that the cat vanished
What is Literary Elements?
a. The language and technique a writer uses to make their writing interesting.
b.The type of language that is used to elevate a story.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
d. The perspective that the story is told in.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
What is the conflict in the passage below?
Once upon a time, Mia wanted to play soccer, but her friend Sam didn’t want to play with girls. Mia felt sad and decided to practice alone. One day, she got really good and scored a goal in front of everyone. Sam was impressed and asked to join her. They became the best soccer team, playing together every day!
A: Sam refuses to play soccer with Mia because she is not good
B: Sam is impressed by Mia
C: Sam refuses to play soccer with Mia because she is a girl
D: Sam and Mia become the best soccer team
C: Sam refuses to play soccer with Mia because she is a girl
What is a prefix?
a. prefix is attached to a base word at the beginning of the word.
b. prefix is attached to a base word at the end of the word.
c. by adding a prefix it does not change the meaning of a word.
d. by adding a prefix, it changes the meaning of the word and the spelling.
a. prefix is attached to a base word at the beginning of the word.
If you take away the prefix from disagree, the root word is agree.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
The following is an example of hyperbole:
A. "I'm stuffed! I must weigh 1,000 pounds!"
B. "You lost power, overslept and had no blow dryer? Wow! It must be your lucky day!"
C. "Watch out for her sensitive back. She got a little sun yesterday!"
D. "The wind whispered in my ear."
A. "I'm stuffed! I must weigh 1,000 pounds!"
What is author's purpose?
a. The language and technique a writer uses to make their writing interesting.
b.The type of language that is used to elevate a story.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
d. The reason behind why the author wrote a specific text.
d. The reason behind why the author wrote a specific text.
What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?
a. Setting
b. Plot
c. Location
d. Exposition
a. setting
"You might want to take the precaution of bringing lots of water and sunblock if you're going on a desert hike."
Which word means almost the same as "precaution?"
A.) Don't be careful
B.) Not to avoid risk
C.) Careless
D.) Something was done in advance to avoid it from happening
D.) Something was done in advance to avoid it from happening
“However, I am sorry to hear you have fallen on difficult times. Therefore, I have sent money to ease your burdens.”
Which word means the same as burdens as it is used above?
a.
a. riches
b. comfort
c. troubles
d.apologies
c. troubles
A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as" is called a:
A. Euphony
B. Trochee
C. Symbol
D. Rhythm
E. Simile
E. Simile
What is point of view?
a. The language and technique a writer uses to make their writing interesting.
b.The perspective that a story is told in.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
d. The reason behind why the author wrote a specific text.
b.The perspective that a story is told in.
What is the author's purpose of the story below?
Max loved to play video games, but he noticed his friends were always inside. He decided to invite them for an outdoor game day at the park. “There will be fun games, snacks, and a chance to win prizes” Max told his friends. When his friends came, they had a blast playing and laughing together. They all agreed spending time outside was more fun than gaming alone.
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To inform
B. To persuade
"The room is messy because of all the food wrappers on the floor."
Think about the suffix -y. What is the meaning of "messy" as it is used above?
A.) Neatly
B.) Messy
C.) Nicely
D.) Tidy
B.) Messy
What is the root, or base word, in the word preheat?
a. heat
b. preheat
c. heatpre
d. pre
a. heat
Ice cream is my favorite treat
There are so many flavors of this sugary treat
On a super hot day, it tastes just right
It's as cold as ice when I take a bite
Part 1: How many stanzas are in this poem?
A.) 1
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 2
Part 2: How many lines are in each stanza?
Part 3: Why did the poet write the poem in stanzas?
A.) to show where words are repeated
B.) to compare the wind to a broom
C.) to make a rhyme pattern
D.) to share different points of view
Part 1: D.)2
Part 2: 2 lines per stanza (A total of 4 lines )
Part 3: C.) to make a rhyme pattern
What is figurative language?
a. The different types of language that is used to elevate a writing piece.
b.The perspective that a story is told in.
c. The pieces that make up a story.
d. The reason behind why the author wrote a specific text.
a. The different types of language that is used to elevate a writing piece.
Which figurative language is used for the following example?
"Time marched on relentlessly"
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. personification
d.alliteration
c. personification
Part 1: Define synonyms and antonyms.
Part 2: Give an example of synonyms and antonyms.
Synonym- a word that is similar to another word or has a closely related meaning.
Antonym- a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning as another word or phrase.
EX: Synonym for small is huge. Antonym for early is late.
Storms just off the coast could bring unusual surprises.
Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unusual above?
a. before the usual
b. within the usual
c. very usual
d. not usual
d. not usual
The recurrence of sounds, words, phrases, or lines in poetry is termed as ______.
A. Rhythm
B. Repetition
C. Beats
D. Rhyme
B. repetition