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Point of View
100

Which word is a synonym for "happy"? 

Choose from: joyful, large, noisy.

joyful

100

If an author says "We should plant more trees because they provide shade," what is the author's reason?

they provide shade

  • Claim: We should plant more trees
  • Reason: because they provide shade
100

 Define "point of view" when talking about a narrator or speaker.

Point of view is the perspective or position from which a narrator or speaker tells a story—basically, who is telling the story and how much they know or share.

200

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

to start a conversation or make people feel more comfortable

200

What is a piece of evidence an author might use to support the claim that "reading improves vocabulary

Studies show that students who read regularly learn more new words than those who do not read often.

200

If a narrator says, "I couldn't stop smiling,"

First person point of view. 

300

Give a pair of words that are antonyms for "ancient."

modern / new (accept any correct antonym pair)

300

School lunches should be healthier." Give one reason and one example of evidence that could support that claim

  • Reason: Healthier school lunches help students stay focused and improve their overall health.
  • Evidence: Studies show that students who eat nutritious meals (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) perform better in school and have more energy throughout the day.
300

How might a first-person narrator describe an event differently than a third-person narrator? Give one short example (1–2 sentences).

A first-person narrator describes events using “I” and shares personal thoughts and feelings, while a third-person narrator uses “he,” “she,” or “they” and is more outside the story.

Example:

  • First person: I was nervous as I walked onto the stage.
  • Third person: She was nervous as she walked onto the stage.
400

 Identify whether the words "ancient" and "old" are synonyms, antonyms, or neither.

modern / new (accept any correct antonym pair)

400

 Read this short claim: "School lunches should be healthier." Give one reason and one example of evidence that could support that claim

  • Reason: Healthier school lunches help students stay focused and improve their overall health.
  • Evidence: Studies show that students who eat nutritious meals (like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) perform better in school and have more energy throughout the day.
400

 A narrator always focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings. What POV is this, and how could that influence how events are described?

It influences the story because the reader only knows that one character’s thoughts and feelings, not everyone else’s. Events are described based on what that character sees, thinks, or believes, which can make the story feel more personal but also limited.

500

 Explain the difference in meaning between the words "observe" and "notice.

  • Observe means to watch carefully and pay close attention, often over time or with a purpose (like studying or learning something).
  • Notice means to become aware of something quickly or without much effort.

Example:

  • I observed the experiment to see how the chemicals reacted.
  • I noticed a strange smell in the room.
500

 An author writes: "Because more students ride bikes to school, air pollution has decreased." What kind of evidence would best support this point


data or statistics showing that air pollution levels decreased as more students started riding bikes to school

Example:

  • A report showing that air pollution dropped by a certain percentage after bike usage increased

This works because it provides measurable proof that supports the author’s point.


500

Two characters describe the same event. One says, “It was the best day ever!” and the other says, “It was the worst day ever.”
What does this tell you about point of view, and why might their perspectives be different?

This shows that point of view can be different for each character. Even though the same event happened, each character sees it in their own way.

Their perspectives might be different because of their feelings, experiences, or what happened to them during the event.