Inferences
Context Clues
Parts of Plot
Main Idea & Theme
Random
100
In your own words, define what an inference is.
"An educated guess based on evidence and clues given in a text."
100
"I had to go for a swim after working during the sweltering afternoon." What does sweltering mean?
Hot, humid, etc.
100
What part of plot is letter C?
Climax
100
What term best matches the following definition: "the message or lesson of a story"?
Theme
100
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "I am as cool as a cucumber."
Simile
200
If you see your friend smiling and laughing, what can you infer about their mood?
They are happy, cheerful, joyful, in a good mood, etc.
200
"My brother was very uncivil at the table- he didn't show any manners." What does uncivil mean?
Rude, unkind, impolite, etc.
200
What part of plot is letter E?
Resolution
200
Which term best matches the following definition: "a summary of the story"?
Main idea
200
What point of view is this sentence written in: "I went to the movies by myself."
First person point of view
300
Shianne was dancing at her studio, when she fell and was crying as she grabbed her leg. What can we infer happened to her?
She hurt her leg.
300
"After Bethany had played all day at the pool, she was depleted when she came back home." What does depleted mean?
running low
300
What part of plot is letter B?
Rising Action
300
True or false: There can only be one theme for a story.
False, there can be multiple themes.
300
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The lilies danced happily in the wind."
Personification
400
Caleb, tan and wearing his sunglasses, ran and gave his mom a hug. "I'm so happy to be home," he said, as he put his suitcases in the trunk. Using inferences, where is Caleb returning from?
Answers may vary: He is returning from the beach, vacation, somewhere warm, etc.
400
"My friend is very benevolent when it comes to giving gifts. She bought me a new Prada bag, Gucci shoes, and 7 other gifts." What does benevolent mean?
generous, giving, etc.
400
What part of plot is letter D?
Falling Action
400
"A man worked his entire life for money. He never took the time to make friends or start a family. When he was an old man, he was rich but miserable."
What is a possible theme for this story?
Answers may vary: "Money doesn't buy happiness," etc.
400
What is the mood of the following passage?:
"My heart pounded in my chest as I snuck quietly down the hallway. I didn't know where he was but I prayed that he wouldn't find me."
Answers may vary: Scary, suspenseful, nervous, etc.
500
At 7:00 am, the wind was cold and crisp. All of the students huddled close to each other as they waited for the bus. The frozen ground crunched from the salt beneath their feet.
Using inferences, what time of year is it?
It is winter.
500
"The knight gallivanted across the kingdom in search of the missing princess." What does gallivant mean?
to travel a long distance
500
What part of plot is letter A?
Exposition
500
"A man worked his entire life for money. He never took the time to make friends or start a family. When he was an old man, he was rich but miserable."
What is the main idea of this story?
Answers may vary: "A man worked hard and made a lot of money, but was still unhappy."
500
What type figurative language is used in the sentence?:
"My backpack weighed a ton!"
Hyperbole