Point of View
A narrator who uses I, me, my, and we is using what point of view?
1st Person
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on clues from the text and what you already know. (a guess)
What is the lesson or message an author wants readers to understand?
Theme
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
A struggle that happens inside a character is called what?
Internal conflict
A narrator who tells the story using he, she, and they but only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character is using what point of view?
3rd person limited
The narrator says there are “no trees to climb or bushes to hide in.” What can you infer about the narrator?
The narrator likes to play outside
What is the main idea an author develops throughout a text?
Central Idea
The leaves danced in the wind.
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
A struggle between a character and another person is called what?
External Conflict
A narrator who can reveal the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters is using what point of view?
3rd Person Omniscient
What should you use to support an inference?
Text evidence
Which statement is a theme rather than a topic?
A. Friendship
B. Courage
C. True friends support each other during difficult times.
D. School
C
What is the literal meaning of "the classroom was a zoo"?
The classroom was out of control
A character wants to make the basketball team but is afraid they aren't good enough. What type of conflict is this?
Internal Conflict
Why might an author choose first-person point of view?
To allow readers to directly experience a character's thoughts, feelings, and perspective.
Jaylen decides to walk to school again because he misses his friends. What does this suggest about Jaylen?
Friendship is important to him
A story shows a character making several mistakes, learning from them, and eventually making a better choice. What theme could this story develop?
People can learn and grow from their mistakes.
Her hair is golden silk
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
A character gets into an argument with their best friend after a misunderstanding. What type of conflict is this?
External Conflict
Read this passage:
Marcus stared at the stage, wondering if he would remember his lines. Beside him, Ava took a deep breath. She was worried that the audience would laugh if she made a mistake. Marcus noticed her shaking hands but didn't know what she was thinking.
What point of view is this passage written in?
3rd person omniscient
Marcus looked at the clock, sighed, and began putting his books into his backpack before the teacher said anything. What can you infer about Marcus?
He knows class is almost over and he is ready to leave.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is the subject of a text, while a theme is the message or lesson the author communicates about that subject.
Why do authors use figurative language and carefully chosen words?
To help readers better understand ideas, feelings, characters, or experiences.
A character has a goal but faces several problems that make reaching the goal difficult. What is this struggle called?
Conflict