SOL/General Reading Terms

What is the prefix in preparation?

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

What is the suffix in the word preparedness?

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is a broad statement about a person or idea? (Sometimes it is called the main idea.)

• Generalization

• connotation

• conclusion

• assertion

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

You danced with someone new at the school dance, and now your best friend won't talk to you. What can you INFER?

• your friend thinks you are bad at dancing

• you embarrassed your friend

• your friend likes the person you danced with

• you will all get together soon

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Synonyms mean the
​ ​ ​ (a)  

• opposite
• same

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

An antonym of big might be (a)  

• microscopic
• gigantic
• average

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Match the following

• main argument

• conclude

• word associations

• evidence

• decide based on thought

• claim

• trait

• characteristic

• proof

• connotation

An example of sound imagery might be ...

• Depicting a waterfall as a gentle stream trickling down the rocks.
• comparing a sunrise as a ball above the horizon.

• saying that sunrises are better than sunsets

• Stating that a desert is a barren wasteland devoid of life.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why do writers use figurative language?

• To confuse readers and make the writing less engaging
• To simplify the text and remove any depth
• To create a boring and uninteresting reading experience
• To create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth to their writing.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3