Harper is writing a story about her summer vacation. In her story, she uses 'I' to describe her experiences. Fill in the blank: The person who is telling the story (first-person = 'I', third-person = 'he/she/they') is called the _________.

• Narrator/Point of View

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Editor

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Ava is writing an essay and wants to make sure her ideas flow smoothly. She uses words or phrases like 'however' and 'for example' to connect her ideas. These are called __________.

• Transition Words

• Nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Aiden was reading a poem and noticed that it used expressions that went beyond their literal meaning, like similes and metaphors. These are examples of __________.

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

• Technical Writing

• Denotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Benjamin was reading a book and came across a word he didn't know. He looked at the sentences around the word to help him understand its meaning. These hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words are called __________.

• Context Clues

• Similes

• Metaphors

• Hyperboles

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Abigail was reading a mystery novel. She noticed that the detective found a muddy footprint near the window and a broken vase inside the room. Using what she read and what she already knew, Abigail figured out that someone had entered through the window. This process of figuring something out that the text doesn't say directly is called making an __________. (Make an educated guess)

• Inference

• Prediction

• Summary

• Observation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In the school play, Evelyn played the role of the main character, who is usually the 'good guy' or hero. This character is called the __________.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Villain

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In a school play, James is playing the role of the main character. The character or force that works against James's character (the 'bad guy' or villain) is called the __________.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Narrator

• Sidekick

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Mia is reading a book and she notices that the big idea or message the author wants to share in the story is called the __________.

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Harper and Oliver were hiking in the mountains when they encountered a sudden storm. The challenge they faced with the harsh weather is called a __________.

• Conflict

• Setting

• Theme

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Fill in the blank: How an author shows what a character is like (through their words, actions, and thoughts) is called __________.

• Characterization

• Foreshadowing

• Setting

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3