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  • What does the word support mean?
    tell all about it, how, who, why, and what
    give your opinion on a topic
    outline and break into steps
    give examples, prove it, back it up
  • It was obvious that Krista felt ____ because her face turned red when everyone laughed at her.
    embarrassed
    shy
    angry
    happy
  • The main idea is the most important part of a story.
    True
    False
  • The theme is directly stated by the author.
    True
    False
  • Johnnie's father says, "I understand that you did not forget the poor today." What did he mean?
    He saw Johnnie give money to a homeless man.
    Johnnie wrote a note to his friend.
    Johnnie didn't eat all of his food.
    He saw the mice eat the cakes Johnnie took.
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    solution
    setting
    problem
    characters
  • Comparison of two unlike things that do not include like or as.
    simile
    hyperbole
    alliteration
    metaphor
  • My car is a 2000 silver Honda Insight with 90,000 miles. What text structure is this?
    Description
    Sequence
    Compare and Contrast
    Cause and Effect
  • Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of:
    alliteration
    onomatopoeia
    simile
    personification
  • Does Miss Isaacson believe in you?
    100%
    True
    Absolutely
    Yes
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    solution
    setting
    characters
    problem
  • To tell fact from opinion, I should ask myself
    Can it be proven?
    What do I think?
    Does my teacher know the answer?
    Do I agree?
  • You are watching an advertisement for a new toy on TV. What is the author's purpose?
    persuade
    entertain
    inform
    pie
  • Which of the following would make the best theme for a short story?
    It is easy to prepare a quick, healthful meal.
    Kindness, in the long run, will be rewarded.
    Some types of snakes can be poisonous.
    Many tall buildings sway a little in the wind.
  • I stayed outside in the sun, then I went inside, then I saw I had a sunburn. Text structure?
    compare contrast
    description
    problem solution
    cause and effect
  • The underlying meaning or lesson being taught in a story is called the ______________.
    Setting
    Conflict
    Mood
    Theme
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    setting
    characters
    problem
    solution
  • The fairy flew to the scary forest at night. This is an example of the:
    Main idea
    Theme
    Plot
    Setting
  • What do you call a picture or idea that stands for something else?
    prediction
    symbol
    sign
    inference
  • You look in an atlas to find out where San Diego is located. What is the purpose?
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
    expository
  • John is a better student than his brother Peter. We can infer that:
    Peter gets better grades.
    Peter likes to study.
    John gets better grades.
    John does not study.
  • What does summarize mean?
    find text evidence
    break it down into steps
    tell every detail about it
    give the most important details about it
  • Comparison of two unlike things that use like or as is called_________.
    personification
    hyperbole
    metaphor
    simile
  • Ugh!" Jay yelled as he pushed his homework away. Jay was feeling ____ with his assignment.
    happy
    embarrassed
    pleased
    frustrated
  • What does the word contrast mean?
    outline
    judge
    tell how things are different
    tell how things are the same
  • What is the theme of the Tortoise and the Hare?
    being fast means you always win
    you should give up if you are the slowest
    slow and steady wins the race
    winning isn't everything
  • What kind of dog can jump higher than a house? Any kind...houses cannot jump. What purpose?
    inform
    entertain
    persuade
    convince
  • What does the word compare mean?
    create
    tell all the ways they are similar
    read between the lines
    tell all the ways they are not alike
  • John is a better basketball player than his brother Peter. We can infer that:
    John does not like to play basketball.
    Peter likes to play basketball.
    John gets better scores.
    Peter gets better scores.
  • If you see someone with an umbrella you can infer:
    They are scared of sunlight.
    They can fly like Mary Poppins
    It is going to rain.
    They are nice.
  • Dear Editor, the litter in the park is a problem, so there need to be more trash cans. Purpose?
    PIE
    Persuade
    Entertain
    Inform
  • This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
    problem
    setting
    characters
    solution
  • What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
    What is one important detail?
    What point is the author trying to make?
    Who is the main character?
    What is the main event?
  • A presidential candidate is speaking at a fair. What is the purpose?
    Eat a funnelcake
    Inform
    Entertain
    Persuade
  • Which of the following sentences might be the theme of a story?
    Honesty is the essential foundation of a relationship.
    In 1998, Winnie was in her first year of college.
    Pesticides are used less often today than they once were.
    Dublin makes an interesting setting for a story.
  • You are reading a Snoopy comic. Purpose?
    inform
    persuade
    entertain
    pie
  • What does infer mean?
    read between the lines
    prove it
    outline
    give examples
  • Some animals have favorite foods. Elephants will climb a mountain for berries. Purpose?
    entertain
    inform
    persuade
    pie
  • The new boy didn't talk a lot & looked down when the teacher called on him. What can you infer?
    He is shy.
    He is funny.
    He is kind.
    He is mean.
  • Don't judge a book by its cover is an example of ___________.
    setting
    mood
    theme
    conflict
  • 6th graders go to Spring Creek. 7th G's go to Centennial. Both go to school. Text structure?
    compare and contrast
    description
    sequence
    cause and effect
  • What might the theme of the Lion King be?
    Good triumphs over evil
    Payback is good
    Simba is brave
    Scar is evil
  • On the side of a cereal box, they have listed the ingredients and nutritional value. Purpose?
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
    pie
  • Because I had a sunburn, I put some aloe on it. What text structure?
    sequence
    cause and effect
    compare
    problem and solution
  • Dairy cows make milk, which is used for cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Author's purpose?
    persuade
    entertain
    pie
    inform
  • Dogs are better than cats. They can do tricks. Cats just sleep. Dogs are better. Purpose?
    persuade
    pie
    inform
    entertain