Author's Purpose
This type of writing wants to give the reader facts. It shows or explains facts.
Inform
Fill in the blank.
She's making herself a snack so she must be ____________.
Hungry
Which word does not describe Nick.
A. Mean
B. Inventive
C. Clever
A. Mean
A. Exposition
B. Rising Action
C. Climax
A. Exposition
True of False.
Adverbs answer the following questions: Why? How? When? Where? To what extent?
True
This type of writing wants the reader to believe what they believe. The writer is trying to convince the reader to take a side on an issue.
Persuade
Fill in the blank.
He grabbed his coat for recess, so it must be ________ outside.
cold
True or False. Mrs. Granger is a very stern and strict teacher.
True
What is the most exciting part of the story called?
A. Climax
B. Falling Action
C. Resolution
Climax
What is an example of an adjective?
Describes a noun.
This type of writing is meant “for fun”. The author wants the reader to laugh, giggle, or have fun while reading.
Entertain
The street is wet with a lot of puddles, so it must have ___________.
Fill in the blank.
rained
Give an example of a character trait that we have talked about in class.
Answers may vary.
What are the events leading to the end of the story called?
A. Climax
B. Falling Action
C. Resolution
B. Falling Action
The cat is sleeping in the sun.
What is the subject of the sentence.
The cat.