Which element shows the perspective in which a story is told?

A narrator that tells the story of another person and only his thoughts and feelings is in

If you wanted to write about a protest scene, you may have characters that

What is an author's purpose when writing narrative nonfiction?

Having a narrator expressing their own story means we're dealing with which point of view?

The author's tone tells me__________

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below.

Who am I?

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit!

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.

What is Alison looking for?

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that:

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.

Read the passage below. Which words best help you understand the meaning on the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

Select the supporting detail that does not fit:

My cat is afraid of everything.

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."

What chore does Michael hate?

"The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home."

Why did the boys run home?

Many people fail to recognize graffiti as a viable art form. Instead of being considered a meaningful expression, graffiti is seen as vandalism. This is an unfair label to give, since graffiti requires the same creativity and hard work as other forms of street art.

Which viewpoint opposes the underlined?

Banksy, an anonymous graffiti artist based in England, comments on controversial social issues in his work, like violence and homelessness. He’s able to communicate his thoughts to the public without anyone’s approval. This is what makes graffiti an incomparably powerful kind of art.

What is the author's viewpoint on Banksy?

Which 2 sentences are conflicting viewpoints?

Just like anything else that’s created by humans, graffiti can be used negatively. And even when it’s not the artist’s intention to cause a disruption, there will always be people who disapprove. Does that mean we should censor art? No, for imagination is what makes graffiti unique.

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What is the author's purpose?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

Speed eating, also known as competitive eating, lasts about fifteen minutes. The person who can eat the most is declared the winner and usually receives a monetary prize.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

Single-use bottled water is commonly derived from a municipal water source and goes through a purification process that uses charcoal filtration and reverse-osmosis.

The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.

What is the author's perspective toward rogue employees?

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.

The author would most likely agree with which of the following?

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell.

What is the author's purpose?

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell.

The author would most likely agree that:

What is the antecedent of the underlined pronoun?

Hubert found himself in the middle of a flood.

What is the antecedent of the underlined pronoun?

We met the plumber herself.

What is the antecedent of the underlined pronoun?

The oven cleaned itself.

What is the antecedent of the underlined pronoun?

I will call the painters myself.

Cindy got her test back and started crying immediately. It was a C. Her mother would never stand for Cs. She felt disappointed. She knew that she would be in big trouble. Then Jen got her test back. Jen cheered. She got a C. Her mother would be so proud. Jen had studied hard for the test and she was satisfied with the results. She felt proud.

Kalil examined the math book. It had been badly treated. The cover was torn and it appeared to be missing some pages. Still, Kalil knew that looks were less important than utility. He had learned that lesson long ago. "Thanks, Mr. Thompson!" he said with gratitude. Mr. Thompson looked up from his desk and said, "Sorry we don't have new books, Kalil, but there's still plenty of good math left in that book." Mr. Thompson smiled. Kalil felt appreciative.

The sound of lawnmowers roared across the suburb. Nick rose from his bed and slowly walked to the bathroom. He brushed his teeth and threw on a pair of clothes. Then he ran upstairs. His mom was working by the oven. "Care for some eggs, Nick?" Nick smiled and said, "Yeah, that'd be great, Mom." His mom smiled at him and cracked a few more eggs into a large glass bowl. She stirred the eggs while he put his head down on the table. "Don't fall back asleep, Nick," she said. He chuckled.

Tiego and Tierra sat on the cliffs with their feet dangling from the edge. They were watching the sunset and thinking of the great battles behind them. They weren't talking, only exchanging looks, but their looks were packed with meaning. Tiego knew Tierra loved him, and Tierra knew that Tiego loved her. True mutual love like theirs is a rare and beautiful thing. They considered themselves lucky.

The sound of traffic filled the street. I pressed the doorbell again. I wondered if the button worked. Could the person inside hear the sound of the buzzer over the traffic noises? Were they even home? I decided that it didn't matter. I checked the address off my list and proceeded to the next house. Somebody was going to order cookies from me today. Somebody.

The steps of the dark temple towered before Kung and Kiko. Kung listened for the sounds of the enemy, but he heard nothing. This made him sure that they were walking into a trap. "Do you hear that, Kiko?" he said. Kiko listened intently. She heard a few birds tweeting and a light breeze blowing, but nothing else. She shook her head. Kung gave her a knowing look. Kiko understood what Kung had left unsaid. Her heart beat rapidly. Kung and Kiko were not the type of people to get afraid, but they knew that a fight was coming

We stared at the Bubblegum Fortress from the mouth of the Cotton Candy Woods. The gumdrop soldiers were scurrying atop their sugar coated ramparts. I wouldn't be surprised if someone had tipped them off. Chet Eagle approached me and said, "What now, Commander Candy?" I thought about it for a second. "Well, they get better prepared with each passing second, so let's attack now." Chet Eagle bowed and said, "As you wish, Commander Candy."

Sheriff Wolf's hands were on his hips. He stood about ten feet back from the saloon and shouted, "Come on out, Bart. We've got a nice bowl of soup waiting for you at the jail house." Bart shouted back, "Call off your men, Sheriff, or I'm going to start shooting hostages." Bart cocked his weapon and pointed it at the piano player. The piano player started whimpering. Sheriff Wolf put his hands up in the air and said, "No need to do that, Bart. We've still got plenty of talking to do. But if I hear shots, we're done talking." Bart lowered his weapon.

After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.

Bobby would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn’t been for Suzie dragging him home for dinner

Mrs. Robinson expects Cassie and my presentation to be good, but we have been working on it every night for the last week, so we are really going to knock her socks off.

Over the summer Brian was really excited about being placed in the advanced math class, but after getting his syllabus on the first day and seeing the workload, he was ready to jump ship.

Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.

When Brian felt pretty good about getting the a pair of roller-skates for his birthday, until he saw his twin brother Ryan open up his GameBox X-9000, and then Brian felt like he got the short end of the stick.

After Ms. Smith caught Darnisha chewing gum for the third time, Ms. Smith scheduled a parent teacher conference with Darnisha’s mother. When Darnisha’s mother came into Ms. Smith’s classroom, she was chewing gum. Ms. Smith thought to herself, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”

Brad was accusing us of stealing his phone until he found it, and now he’s trying to sweep it under the rug.

Keisha got up a started yelling at Ronnie and threatening him but Ronnie didn’t even flinch because he knew that her bark was worse than her bite

You might think that Billy Parker is the kid who has everything, but if you saw the list of chores his parents give him, I guarantee that you wouldn’t want to be in his shoes.

Mr. Steven's new truck is a big

White Elephant that his wife hates.

I'm so glad I brought umbrella because it's raining cats and dogs now.

Even though I have Jolly Ranchers, there aren't very many left.

I like the Eagles, but they had a rough year.

I dropped my books on the counter and got a snack.

Your brother and his friend broke the window in the living room.

If you do your homework, your grades will improve.

The student fell asleep in class, and he didn't finish his rough draft.

When you finish your essay, check it carefully before you turn it in.

His parents divorced when he was young.

His father moved to Mexico.

Langston Hughes was an American novelist, but he was also famous for writing poems and plays.

Hughes's grandmother shared her love of literature with him.

the ideas of the children

the ending of the story

the pool belonging to Molly

the eggs of the nest

Change the phrase into a possessive noun.

The legs of the table.

Change the phrase into a possessive noun.

The strings of the guitar

Change the phrase into a possessive noun.

The tires of the truck