the part of the word that contains the basic meaning (definition) of the word.
What is the root of a word?
100
when the main idea is in the first sentence.
What is an inverse triangle?
100
a sudden life changing realization by a character
What is an epiphany?
100
Two terms that seem to contradict each other.
What is an oxymoron?
100
What is the topic?
What do I already know about this topic?
What do I want to know about this topic?
What does the author want me to know about this topic?
What are the 4 think aloud questions?
200
a word element that is placed in front of a root
What is the prefix?
200
when the main idea is in the last sentence
What is a triangle?
200
the comparison of one thing to another without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
200
A question asked to make an impact or call attention to something, not asked to get an actual answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
200
Information that is inferred is NOT directly stated.
What is implied information?
300
a word element that is placed after the root.
What is a suffix?
300
when the main idea is broken up
What is the square?
300
words that sound like the actual sound
What is onomatopoeia?
300
A statement that seems contradictory but actually expresses a deeper truth.
What is a paradox?
300
When you're asked for the big picture or what the point of the passage is
What is the main idea?
400
when the main idea is not mentioned
What is the circle?
400
a familiar expression that has been overused.
What is cliche?
400
A verbal tone used to suggest that the person means the opposite of what he or she is saying.
What is sarcasm?
500
The author's attitude toward the story or subject.
What is tone?
500
Using human characteristics to describe inanimate objects.