Module 3 Week 1 Flashcard

Front

What does the word 'mysteries' mean in the context of the sea?

Back

Things that are difficult to understand or explain.

Front

What does it mean to be spontaneous?

Back

To do something without planning.

Front

Why does the author describe the crab's movement in the tide pool?

Back

To help the reader imagine the way the crab moves.

Front

How is the passage organized?

Back

Sequence of events (Chronological order).

Front

What instrument is used to measure earthquakes?

Back

Seismographs.

Front

What is a seismograph?

Back

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes.

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive language in writing?

Back

To create vivid images in the reader's mind.

Front

What does 'chronological order' mean?

Back

Arranging events in the order they occurred.

Front

What is an example of a spontaneous action?

Back

Deciding to go for ice cream without planning it.

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The central point or message the author wants to convey.