Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word "discombobulated" in the following passage?
"Mark was discombobulated after he had started to smell a faint but strange scent coming from his bedroom, but after he checked the room, it was gone."
A. Scared
B. Confused
C. Mad
D. Happy
B. Confused
What is "theme"?
A theme is a universal message that the author wants to impart on the reader through their piece of literature.
What would the author's purpose be for a comic in which Garfield the cat hates Mondays and likes lasagna?
To entertain
What is "author's tone"?
The author's attitude or emotion towards a subject
What do Marissa's actions in this passage show the reader about her character?
"After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slide the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay."
A. She is selfish.
B. She is rude.
C. She is thrifty.
D. She is sneaky.
D: She is sneaky.
What does the word "frivolously" mean in the following passage?
"Jeremiah frivolously completed his assignment and it showed when he earned an F."
A. acting clumsy
B. taking good care of others
C. acting carefree and not serious
D. working hard
C. acting carefree and not serious
Which is an example of theme?
A. Hope
B. One's past does not define who they are in the present.
C. Justice
D. Finnick overcame his obstacles with his mindset.
B. One's past does not define who they are in the present.
What was the author's purpose for "The Monkey's Paw"?
To entertain
What is the tone of the following passage?
"I will have you know that these diamonds in my necklace are real and cost a fortune. Now out of my way, please. I have an important party to attend."
A. Apathetic
B. Honest
C. Arrogant
D. Respectful
C. Arrogant
What does the following passage reveal about Sergeant Stone's character traits?
"Sergeant Stone ran the tired boys around the wet field for the last lap. Even though the boys were exhausted, he had them drop and do one hundred push-ups."
A. He is strict.
B. He is stubborn.
C. He is responsible.
D. He does not care about his job.
A. He is strict.
What is the meaning of the word "objective" as used in the following passage?
"One way to make a hard decision is to evaluate the objective facts around the options and not give in to your friends' opinions."
A. not influenced by personal feelings
B. a goal or intention behind something
C. exaggerated thoughts
D. minimal amounts of work
A. not influenced by personal feelings
Which is an example of theme?
A. One person can make a difference.
B. Missy knew she would always be grateful.
C. The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
D. Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
A. One person can make a difference.
The parade marched down the street. It was led by a caped drummer. He set a stately pace and tapped the accompanying rhythm. A marching band followed behind him, matching his pace. Behind the band were floats of all sizes and designs. Children and adults were riding on the floats, tossing out penny candies, streamers, and plastic prizes. The street was lined with people. The noises of revelry filled the streets. Everyone was sure to have a great time at the parade.
Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
A. Parades are a waste of time.
B. Only kids enjoy parades.
C. Parades are fun for everyone.
D. Parades should be the main way people celebrate holidays.
C: Parades are fun for everyone.
What is the tone of the following passage?
"With the approaching footsteps echoing in his ears, he quickly hid in the dark alcove, heart pounding."
Suspenseful
Cautious
Mysterious
Intense
How are Marcy's character traits revealed?
"Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom."
A. Actions
B. Looks
C. Thoughts
D. Speech
C. Thoughts
What does the word "vehemently" mean in the context of the following passage?
"I gasped for breath -- and yet the officers heard it not. I talked more quickly -- more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased."
A. High volume
B. With a lot of passion
C. In a flat, monotone voice
D. Sounding muffled
B. With a lot of passion
What is the theme of the following story?
"Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey."
Some prizes come with a cost.
Some prizes are not worth it.
What is the author's purpose in the following passage?
"Many animals live in a pond. You can find fish, frogs, and lots of bugs in a pond. The water from the pond is fresh, not salty like the ocean."
A. To persuade the reader to live near a pond.
B. To inform the reader of what types of fish live in a pond.
C. To inform the reader about the pond ecosystem in general.
D. To persuade the reader that a pond is healthier than the ocean.
C: To inform the reader about the pond ecosystem in general.
What is the tone of the following passage?
"We are to attend a carnival this evening and consume both fried meat and spun sugar. We may experience the large circular contraption for entertainment."
Formal
Sophisticated
What do Jessica's actions in the following passage reveal about her character?
"Jessica looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of her neighborhood. She approached the dog, slowly and cautiously, with her hands stretched outward. After gaining his trust, Jessica took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food."
She is kind, patient, and compassionate
Which phrase in the following passage best clues the reader into the meaning of the word "plausible"?
"In order to achieve suspense, one of the necessary ingredients of the formula is a series of plausible situations with people that are real. When characters are unbelievable, you never get suspense, only surprise."
Possible answers:
"...people that are real"
"When characters are unbelievable, you never get suspense..."
What is the theme of this story?
"There once was a tiny fish that was tired of being in the school of fish all the time. He picked a fight with the other fish and left the group. As he swam away, he was eaten by a bigger fish."
People are stronger together than they are apart.
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
What is the author's point of view on running?
A. The author believes running is a time to think.
B. The author likes running but would rather be doing something else.
C. The author dreads having to run.
D. The author persuades the reader to run more.
A: The author believes running is a time to think.
What is the tone of the following passage?
"Looking back on my childhood, I see a time of joy and innocence, a time when the world was a playground of endless possibilities."
Thoughtful
Reflective
Nostalgic
What character trait is revealed about Sarah in the following passage?
"After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves."
Sarah is hard-working and dedicated, but sometimes to a fault.