Which of these BEST explains what the theme of a text is?

An objective summary should NOT include this.

Should the theme be included in an Objective Summary?

An Objective Summary usually includes this number of sentences.

How does the Author provide supporting details for the Central Idea?

What is the central idea of the passage?

The law was not exactly fair in Europe during the Middle Ages. Back then, you could blame someone in your town for committing a crime. The “criminal” could then challenge you to a fight to prove his guilt or innocence. If you lost the fight, you were charged as a liar and the criminal was believed to be innocent. If you won, the criminal was believed to be guilty.

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

Which is the dictionary definition of a word?

On Thursday, Matilda will graduate at the top of her class. As valedictorian, she must prepare a speech.

What is the denotative meaning of valedictorian?

"The lightning danced across the sky."

What type of figurative language is shown in the sentence?

"I am so hungry I could eat an entire horse."

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

Wendy was walking home from school when she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree. She stopped and gave the bird a look. She looked up and noticed a nest in the branch above her. She looked forward and continued walking home. Wendy? Choose the correct formatted answer below.

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.

This author believes that:

"That souvenir was so cheap!

What is the opposite of 'cheap'?

It’s not safe to swim in the sea today.

Which words BEST replace "not safe?"

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

Find the central idea

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business