Vocabulary
What does the word "incredible" mean?
Amazing or hard to believe.
Who is the main character in a story?
The character the story focuses on.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is the first step in writing an essay?
Planning or brainstorming.
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is the meaning of "reluctant"?
Unwilling or hesitant.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story occurs.
What is a verb?
An action word or a state of being
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that tells the main idea or argument of the essay.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is the synonym for "generous"?
Kind or giving.
What problem does a main character face?
The challenge they try to overcome.
Identify the subject of the sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
The dog
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.
What is the theme of a story?
The central message or lesson in the story.
Define the word "optimistic".
Hopeful or positive about the future.
What is author's purpose and what are the three types?
The reason the author wrote the story (to inform, entertain, or persuade).
What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?
A proper noun is a specific name (e.g., "Paris"), and a common noun is a general name (e.g., "city").
What should be included in the introduction of an essay?
An introduction to the topic and a thesis statement.
Define metaphor.
A comparison without using "like" or "as."
What is the meaning of "melancholy"?
Sad or sorrowful.
How does a character change from the beginning to the end of the story?
The way the character grows or learns throughout the story.
Choose the correct form: "She (run/runs) fast."
She runs fast.
What is the difference between a narrative and a persuasive essay?
A narrative essay tells a story, while a persuasive essay tries to convince the reader to agree with the writer’s opinion.
What is irony?
When the opposite of what you expect happens.