Fiction
Where and when a story takes place
What is the setting of a story?
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What is the purpose of a heading in a nonfiction text?
To show what the section will be about
What is a line in a play called when a character speaks?
A line of dialogue
What does the prefix “un-” mean in a word like “unkind”?
Not
Why is it important to read all answer choices before selecting one?
A better answer might be listed last
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The underlying message or lesson in the story
What is a theme in fiction?
What does a timeline help a reader understand?
The sequence of events over time
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What is the purpose of stage directions in a drama?
To tell actors how to move or speak
What is a synonym for “happy”?
Joyful, glad, cheerful, etc.
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What should you bring to class on test day?
A book and water
PS: NO BACKPACKS!
Why might an author use flashbacks in a story?
To provide background or context for current events
How does the author support their main idea in informational texts?
With facts, details, and examples
What is a stanza in a poem?
A group of lines, like a paragraph in poetry
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What does “context clues” mean?
Using nearby words to figure out a word’s meaning
What is one way to check your answers before moving on to the next question?
Find text evidence in passage to support answer; Reread questions and make sure answers make sense
What makes a story realistic fiction instead of fantasy or science fiction?
It has believable characters, settings, and events that could happen in real life, without magic or futuristic technology.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Facts can be proven; opinions are beliefs or feelings
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What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as”
What does the word “convey” mean when in a phrase like "what does paragraph 4 convey to the reader"?
To communicate, tell, say, reveal, etc.
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During the test, what supplies can you use?
Scratch paper (as much as you want!), physical dictionary, digital dictionary, pencil
PS: Raise your hand if you need them!
In a first-person narrative, how might the narrator’s point of view affect the story?
It may be biased or limited to their knowledge and feelings
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What does it mean when a text has a “problem and solution” structure?
The author presents an issue and explains how it was solved
How does repetition affect a poem’s meaning or mood?
It can emphasize an idea or create rhythm
What does the word “elaborate” mean when used as a verb?
To explain in more detail
What should you do the night before AND morning of the big test? (Two answers!)
Night Before: Go to bed early!
Morning of: Eat breakfast (have a good mindset!)
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