Bell Ringer For Students

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming by practicing every day and eventually wins a swimming competition?

• The importance of practicing a sport

• Overcoming fears through perseverance

• Winning a competition

• Swimming techniques

In a passage that describes the process of photosynthesis, the word "synthesize" is most similar in meaning to which of the following?

• Produce

• Eliminate

• Consume

• Reduce

When an author organizes a text by introducing a problem and then showing how it is solved, this is an example of which text structure?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

What can you infer about a character who is described as having a "furrowed brow" and "tightly clenched fists"?

• They are excited

• They are relaxed

• They are angry or anxious

• They are happy

A passage describes a bustling city with tall buildings, busy streets, and a diverse population. What is the main idea?

• The problems of living in a city

• The architecture of city buildings

• The lively atmosphere of a city

• The population growth in cities

The term "chronological" refers to things that happen in:

• Order of importance

• Time order

• Order of appearance

• Random order

If a character in a story is described as "diligent," this means they are:

• Lazy

• Careless

• Hardworking

• Dishonest

What can you infer about a setting that is described as "a dimly lit, abandoned house at the end of a desolate road"?

• It is welcoming and safe

• It is mysterious or possibly dangerous

• It is a popular meeting place

• It is newly constructed

When an author uses a flashback in a story, this is an example of which text structure?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Non-linear narrative

A story that begins in the middle of the action, with no introduction to the characters or setting, is using which literary technique?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• In medias res

• Cliffhanger