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Which POV uses words like I, me, my, mine, we, us, and ours?
First person
100
What is author's purpose?
the reason the author wrote the story
100
Which is the best summary for the movie "Finding Nemo"? A. Nemo meets a turtle who teaches him how to ride the tides in the ocean. Meanwhile, his dad is making friends with Dory. Eventually they find each other and Nemo's dad takes him home. B. After an accident kills his wife and all but one child, Marlin is scared to let his son do anything. When Nemo is kidnapped by a SCUBA diver, Marlin goes on a journey to find his son. Eventually they are reunited and Marlin learns that sometimes you have to let go. C. Nemo touches a boat and gets kidnapped. His father chases him through the ocean with Dory. Dory almost dies when she's attacked by jellyfish. Marlin finds Nemo after Nemo escapes his fish tank. D. Marlin goes on an adventure to find his son. He meets Dory, a sort of friendly shark, and a sea turtle. Finally, he finds his son and they go home together.
B. After an accident kills his wife and all but one child, Marlin is scared to let his son do anything. When Nemo is kidnapped by a SCUBA diver, Marlin goes on a journey to find his son. Eventually they are reunited and Marlin learns that sometimes you have to let go.
100
What part of the plot diagram sets off the action of the story?
turning point
100
Harry understood and yet did not understand. His instinct was telling him one thing and his brain quite another. What does instinct mean in the passage above? a. drive b. talent c. intuition d. knack
c. intuition
200
Which POV uses words like he, she, her, they, them, and character's names?
third person
200
What is tone?
The way the author or narrator feels about a piece
200
Which of the following choices is an opinion? A. The lakes are very large and close to one another, and they are in the middle of the continent. B. Seeing and hearing that unusual mixture is just one of the interesting experiences for those living in snowbelts along the Great Lakes. C. The economy of such areas can be helped by offering winter activities like skiing, snowmobiling, and ice sailing. D. There could be fewer Alberta Cliippers sailing across the lakes from the north.
B. Seeing and hearing that unusual mixture is just one of the interesting experiences for those living in snowbelts along the Great Lakes.
200
What is theme?
The underlying message or lesson of a story
200
Her grandma looked very sick. Her skin was pale, and her hand felt very tiny and breakable. Jamie put the frail woman's arm down. What does frail mean in the passage above? a. skinny b. sick c. delicate d. healthy
c. delicate
300
Which form of third person shows what only one character thinks or feels?
third person limited
300
How do you determine the meaning of a vocabulary word question?
1. Plug it in 2. Narrow it down 3. Look it up
300
Which type of appeal encourages you to "join the crowd"?
bandwagon
300
Why would an author write a story in first person point of view? A. It's easier to read if it's in first person B. To allow the reader to see exactly what the main character is feeling. C. To allow the reader to connect fully with all the characters by telling their feelings and thoughts. D. To cause the reader to think more deeply by requiring the reader to infer what the main character is thinking.
B. To allow the reader to see exactly what the main character is feeling.
300
If you have been testing for a while and you come to a question with one word you don't know, you should-- A. look at all the other answers and guess B. Look up the word you don't know C. Narrow down to two choices D. both B and C
D. both B and C
400
What is the advantage of third person unlimited point of view?
narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all characters, so reader gets insight into several characters
400
What is the best way to create a STAAR like summary?
Fill out a plot diagram and create a summary of that When in doubt, use beginning, middle, and end...
400
DAILYDOUBLEDAILYDOUBLEDAILYDOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!! If you wanted to create something out of a metal that was lightweight, strong, recyclable, what would you use? Aluminum, of course! The VERSATILE element can be formed into almost any shape for almost any purpose, from armor plating on military vehicles, to siding for houses, to the foil wrapping on chewing gum. **What is the best definition for versatile as it is used in the passage above?** A. Valuable to humans B. Having many uses C. Easily shaped D. soft and weak
B. Having many uses
400
A theme is usually not stated explicitly. Which skill do you need to use to determine what the theme is? A. Main Idea B. Inferring C. Theme D. Reading strategies
B. Inferring
400
Her aunt's vegetable garden, always tidy and appealing, looked a little UNKEMPT. There had been rain earlier this week. Some weeds had cropped up, and the lawn looked shabby. What does UNKEMPT mean in the passage above? A. inviting B. Unsuitable C. Disorderly D. Decrepit
C. Disorderly Context clues: the lawn looked shaggy, it had rained, and there were weeds; therefore, we know the garden does not look good. If you look up the definition of the 3 negative words (B, C, and D), you will see that unkempt means UNTIDY.
500
Which POV makes the narrator a character in the story?
First person
500
Which part of the plot develops the conflicts and builds interest or suspense?
Rising action
500
For the moment, however, those along the LEE shores of the Great Lakes can continue to enjoy the frequent appearance of lake-effect snow. Skiers, skaters, and participants in other winter sports can continue to enjoy themselves. For now, the dramatic gift of the lakes remains. In this paragraph, LEE means-- A. highest B. Frigid C. Sheltered from the wind D. Caught in a cross-wind
C. sheltered from the wind
500
What is the theme of the poem below? When You Can Read by Bobbi Katz When you can read, then you can go from Kalamazoo* to Idaho**- Or read directions that explain just how to build a model plane- Or bake a cake or cook a stew- The words will tell you what to do! When you can read, then you can play a brand new game the proper way- Or get a letter from a friend and read it...to the very end. * Kalamazoo - a city in Michigan ** Idaho - a state in the United States A. When you read, you can build a model plane. B. When you read, you can do many things. C. When you read, you can bake a cake or cook a stew. D. When you read, you can play a brand new game.
B. When you read, you can do many things.
500
She breaks into a sweat and her stomach feels jittery. Somehow, it reminds her of the first day of school. Her palms sweat. She takes a deep breath and walks into the room. What does jittery mean in the passage above? a. shaky and nervous b. calm and cool c. dangerous and wild d. angry and crazed
a. shaky and nervous