Language Arts Review

Front

What does 'inquisitive' mean?

Back

It means to be eager to learn and is often characterized as someone who asks many questions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What part of the plot introduces the characters?

Back

Exposition.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What text structure uses the key words: as a result, because, since, due to?

Back

Cause-Effect.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is an example of alliteration?

Back

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Define 'exposition' in a story.

Back

Exposition is the part of a story that introduces the background information, setting, and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the purpose of context clues in reading?

Back

Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2