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Main Idea/Topic
Inference,Conclusion, Prediction
Flashback, Foreshadowing, Symbolism
Genre
Synonyms & Antonyms
100
Where can you usually find the main idea?
Usually the first sentence of the first paragraph
100
An inference is a guess about what will happen in a story based on _________from the text and your own _________.
Facts, knowledge
100
A flashback is when the current story is ___________ to describe an event in the past.
interrupted
100
__________ means a type or category of literature.
Genre
100
Synonyms are words that have the similar _______________.
definitions
200
How can you identify the topic of a passage?
Repeating Words or Phrases
200
A _________________ is when a decision is made based on several inferences made while reading.
Conclusion
200
Symbolism is when a character, object, or event is used to represent an ____________ idea.
abstract
200
Poetry is written in lines and ____________ and often use rhythm and rhyme.
stanzas
200
Antonyms are words that have ____________definitions.
opposite
300
The main idea must have the topic plus ________________.
A statement about the topic
300
A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future. A prediction must be logical and _____________.
Relevant
300
Which of the following concepts is an abstract idea? A. Daisies B. Friendship C. Games D. Desks
B. Friendship
300
Drama is a story that is written to be _______________ by actors and actresses on a stage.
performed
300
Pertinent and ___________ are synonyms. The both mean relating to the subject matter at hand.
relevant
400
Frogs live in many types of environments. Frogs can live in the rainforest of the Amazon. They could also live in a pond in your own back yard. Frogs can even live in zoos! Frogs are very versatile amphibians that can make a home just about anywhere. What is the topic of this passage?
Frogs
400
Helen sat at her desk, whispering to herself as she worked out some numbers on the sheet of paper in front of her. "So nineteen and seven is twenty-six, and I write the two about the tens column," she murmured being careful not to be heard by anyone around her. She was certain she'd do well but didn't want to be accused of cheating. What can we infer about what Helen is doing?
She is taking a math test.
400
Foreshadowing is hinting at events that will take place in the _________ part of the story.
latter
400
Fables, Fairytales, and Folktales are included in what literature genre?
Fiction
400
Former and _________ are antonyms. Former meaning earlier or previous and _______ meaning more recent. (Both blanks have the same word.)
latter
500
Frogs live in many types of environments. Frogs can live in the rainforest of the Amazon. They could also live in a pond in your own back yard. Frogs can even live in zoos! Frogs are very versatile amphibians that can make a home just about anywhere. What is the main idea of this passage?
Frogs live in many types of environments.
500
Larry was tapping his feet while sitting in reading class. The teacher called out to Larry. He looked at his paper then back at his teacher. Larry did not say a word. His teacher looked irritated as Larry sat staring at his paper. What is an inference we could make about Larry?
Larry is unable to answer a question in class because he was not paying attention.
500
Margie was laying out in the sun. She loved being at the beach. The smell of the ocean and the feel of the sand between her toes made the 8 hour trip well worth it! All of the sudden strong winds came and a dark rain cloud was overhead. What is being used in this passage to foreshadow a bad event?
The dark rain cloud
500
Name two types of nonfiction.
Autobiography, Biography, Newspapers, Informational Texts
500
Name a synonym AND an antonym for the word gorgeous.
Answers vary Synonyms (beautiful, pretty, cute) Antonyms (ugly, hideous)