When you use clues to figure out what is happening in the story? resolution, argue, opinion, infer
infer
The problem in the story? compare, contrast, trouble, conflict
conflict
a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds
contraction
A combination of letters that represent a longer phrase. (Examples: FBI-Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA-United States of America).
Acronym
A word that means the opposite of another word? antonym, synonym, homophone, conflict
antonym
The ending of the story? climax, rising action, resolution, beginning
resolution
To put things into groups or categories. legend, conflict, mood, classify
classify
What does persuade mean? convince, entertain, prove, theme
convince
A word that means the same as another word? antonym, synonym, mood, legend
synonym
A short story about an interesting or funny event in your life that you share with others. (Example: I remember one time that happened to me…)
Anecdote
2. Which shows that the backpack belongs to Andy? a.Andy’s backpack b.Andys’ backpack c.Andys backpack d.Andys’s backpack
a. Andy's backpack
The use of words that begin with the same sound near one another. (Examples: Wild and Woolly, Babbling Brook.)
Alliteration
The most exciting or turning point of a story? theme, analogy, climax, resoulution
climax
1. Which sentence is written correctly? a.The weatherman said its going to be a warm day. c.The weatherman said it going to be a warm day. b.The weatherman said it’s going to be a warm day. d.The weatherman said its’ going to be a warm day.
c. The weatherman said it's going to be a warm day.
The reason for doing something? entertaining, planning, purpose, information
purpose
3. Which one is not a form of communication? a.radio b.telephone c.microwave d.television
c. microwave
4. Which group is a list of feelings? a.excited-sadproud b.tired-thirstyfriendly c.cold-happyhonest d.intelligentemotionalembarrassed
a. excited - sad - proud
How the reader feels while reading? persuade, entertained, mood, informed
mood
A published collection of writings (such as poems or short stories) by different authors. (The girl enjoyed reading poems all about swimming.)
Anthology
A story from the past that can not be proved true? legend, biography, non fiction, drama
legend
What the passage is mostly about? central idea, theme, summary, fact
central idea/main idea
A statement where someone uses evidence to fight against another opinion. (Example: Someone feels school uniforms is a good thing, while another disagrees)
Argument