When the narrator uses the word" I" in telling a story.
What is first person.
100
Jennifer packed her suitcase and took out her ticket and passport. She could not be late.
What is leaving for vacation.
100
He "browsed" through all of the books on tropical fish because he wanted to find one which would help him with his research.
What is looked though.
100
A short sentence or paragraph that tells about an object or event is this.
What is a summary.
100
Hints found in the within a sentence or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.
What are context clues.
200
When the narrator uses the word "you", they are usually telling the story through this point of view.
What is second person.
200
Sarah loves animals and would love to work with them when she is older. She knows that this career requires a lot of schooling.
What is a veterinarian.
200
He was "mortified" by the improper behavior of his peers towards him after they had been friends for so long.
What is humiliated or humiliation.
200
These two words give exact information about the summary.
What is/are supporting details.
200
The position of the narrator in relation to the story.
What is the point of view.
300
A biography is told through this point of view.
What is third person.
300
If you read a biography about a person who loved coral reefs, researching different types of fish, and wearing fins. You could make this assumption about this hobby.
What is a scuba diver.
300
The "compassion" showed to the neighbor who just lost her husband by others is known as this.
What is symnpathy.
300
A more specific focus of what the story is about is called this.
What is the main idea.
400
Mrs. Grazzini has been teaching for many years. She loves her job and her students. This is told through which point of view.
What is third person.
400
Mary came home late one night and got quite cold waiting outside of her house. You could make this assumption about her.
What is she forgot her keys.
400
Because of his "prevarifications" toward the teacher and dean regarding his attendance, he was not very believable.
What is lying.
400
Summaries should include these two parts.
What is/are main idea and supporting details.
400
A literary device in which a writer gives a hint of what is to come later in the story.
What is foreshadowing.
500
An autobiography is told through this point of view.
What is first person.
500
Timmy and Joey went to play outside. Jake didn't want to go in the snow because his feet would get wet and cold. You could make this assumption about Jake.
What is he did not have snow boots.
500
His "avocation" in building model airplanes and collecting coins really kept him busy.
What is/are hobbies.
500
Summarizing is important because it shows your understanding of the story. This is another word for it.
What is comprehension.
500
A literary and rhetorical device that is meant to mock with satirical remarks.