Close Reading Skills Flashcard

Front

What is the main idea of a nonfiction article?

Back

The central point or message the author wants to convey

Front

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The cat is on the mat.
• The sun smiled down on us.
• The book is on the table.
• The car is red.

Back

The sun smiled down on us.

Front

What is a character trait?

Back

A quality or characteristic of a character

Front

Which point of view uses "I" and "we"?

Back

First person

Front

What is the purpose of a main idea graphic organizer?

Back

To organize and outline the main idea and supporting details

Front

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• The main idea of the article
• A fact or example that explains the main idea
• The title of the article
• The author's name

Back

A fact or example that explains the main idea

Front

Author's Purpose

Back

The reason why the author wrote the article

Front

Which of the following is NOT a theme? Friendship, Love, The main character's name, Courage

Back

The main character's name

Front

What is the first step in close reading?

Back

Reading the text carefully and thoroughly

Front

What is a simple procedure in close reading?

Back

Highlighting key phrases and words