Relationship Words
What is a synonym for "happy"?
cheerful, delighted, glad, joyful, joyous, etc...
What is a common theme that involves the struggle between good and evil?
Good versus Evil
What is the main idea of a text?
The central message or point the author is trying to make
What does "first-person point of view" mean?
A character in the story tells what happens
What is the antonym of "difficult"?
easy, effortless, manageable, etc...
Name a theme that often involves personal growth or change as a young person grows.
Coming of age
How can you determine the main idea of a text?
Look at the title, read the first and last paragraph/sentence, look for repeating words or phrases
Identify the point of view in this sentence: "She walked to the park."
Third-person
Which relationship word shows comparison?
Similarly
How can friendship be a theme in a story?
power of friendship, loyalty
What do the supporting details do in a piece of writing?
The supporting details provide evidence to back up the main idea.
What is the effect of using third-person limited point of view?
mystery!
What is a transitional word that shows contrast?
although, however, nevertheless
What theme is often explored in stories where the character must overcome hardship?
survival
Read this sentence: "The sun was shining bright, and the birds were singing." What is the implicit main idea?
It's a nice day outside
How does an author’s choice of point of view affect the story?
It shapes how readers interpret characters, events, and other details.
Define the term "metaphor" and give an example.
A comparison that claims one thing is another. Her smile is a sunrise.
Name 3 themes for love
enemies to lovers, forbidden love, unrequited love, fated love, sacrificial love
Analyze this passage and identify the explicit main idea: "Despite the rain, the children played outside without a care."
The children played outside
When would we see second-person point of view used?
When giving advice or explaining how to do something.