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Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins
What is a character Trait?
How they feel
What kind of person someone is on the inside
Rumors that are told about them
What they look like
Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.
Adrian is...
sad
lazy
determined
Hudson does not want anyone to help him with his chores, Even though there are a lot of clothes to put away, he wants to do it all by himself. He wants everyone to stay out of his room when he is cleaning it so he can do it all alone.
Hudson is...
bossy
friendly
independent
Which word best describes Juliana?
Adam always seems to be tripping over his own feet. He has a knack for dropping things and has accidentally broken several dishes. Last week he accidentally dropped his dad's cell phone in the sink!
Which word best describes Adam?
clumsy
funny
embarrassed
annoyed
Even though there are two other kids running for class president, Tyler is sure he will win. He is the best person for the job and all of his classmates know it.
Which word best describes Tyler?
reliable
confident
successful
Every night, Emily picks out her outfit for the next day. Then she packs her backpack and double checks to make sure she has everything she needs. She always keeps a few spare pencils and plenty of extra notebook paper in her backpack, just in case.
Which word describes Emily?
prepared
frightened
protective
The central idea is...
what the text is mostly about
a detail from the text.
the first sentence of a paragraph.
a quote you provide from the text.
How is central idea different from theme?
Theme incudes specific names and details from the text.
Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.
The central idea tells the lesson or moral of the text.
The theme is the main topic or focus of the text.
Being able to identify the central idea of a text shows...
that you can cite evidence from the text.
that you know how to write.
that you comprehend the text.
that you like what you are reading.
This author belives that:
This passage is mostly about?
This passage is mostly about?
Exercise increases your energy.
Exercise is easier than it looks.
Exercise makes you live longer.
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn about the passage?
Why we can taste only sweet things.
that we taste through our nose
Taste buds are found in different places.
Which word correctly matches the following definition: What the text is mostly about.
Objective Summary
Supporting Details
Central Idea
Topic
Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: SUPPORTING DETAILS
Based on or influenced by personal feelings
A brief statement or account of the main points of something
What or who the text is about
Details that explain the central idea
The central idea is supported by what?
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?
What the text is MOSTLY about.
A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.
The type of CONFLICT used throughout a text.
The meaning of an unknown word/phrase.
What is another word for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?
Text Evidence
Type of Conflict
Climax
Context Clues
The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...
Supporting details
The reader's opinion
Reliable authors
Concluding sentences
Central ideas are found mostly in _______ texts.
Poetry
Informational
Fiction
Novel
Why birds can be dangerous to airplanes
How a chicken cannon checks glass
The steps to make a chicken cannon
What is the central idea of the passage?
In training to be a knight, a person was expected to study hard and learn good manners. They were taught to play musical instruments, sing, and recite poetry. They also studied reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games. Another knight would then teach the person to shoot a bow and arrow, fight with a sword, and ride a horse. To say the least, knights had a well-rounded education.
Knights learned a variety of subjects while training
Knights were not very talented individuals
Sword fighting was the most important subject a knight learned
What genre is informational text?
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fantasy
Fiction-Non
Informational Texts tell a story
True
False
Informational texts may include fictional characters.
True
False
Informational text-
is made up
provides the reader with facts
entertains the audience
is written like a story
The root word loc (as in locomotion, locate) means...
place
train
your house
to move around
The root word scribe or script (as in describe, transcript) means
to write, or writer
to show characteristics
a piece of paper
The root word photo (as in photosynthesis, photocopy) means...
light
plants making food
to make copies
a picture
the root word geo (as in geology, geothermal) means...
earth
hot earth
study of
The suffix -ous (as in joyous, courageous) means..
full of
happy
brave
The suffix -al (as in musical, biblical) means..
having characteristics of
a person who likes music
something in the bible
The suffix -logy (as in biology, astrology) means..
study of
life
stars
The prefix trans- (as in transport, translate) means...
across, through, change
in between
above
The prefix super- (as in superintendent, supervise) means..
above, over
the boss
to watch
The prefix inter- (as in interstate, intermediate) means...
between, among
a long highway
above, higher
The prefix semi- (as in semicircle, semifinal) means...
Half, partially
a round object
a game before the final
The prefix anti- (as in antiwar, antisocial) means...
against, opposite of
a battle
someone who likes to talk
The prefix de- (as in decrease, deconstruct) means...
not, opposite of
to go down
to destroy
The suffix -ive (as in constructive, creative) means...
somewhat like; having the nature of
to build something
to create something
commanded
to order
to ask
to suggest
confused
devour
to drink
to eat quickly and hungrily
to starve
to order
luminous
to darken
a dark room
to give off light
to eat quickly
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
good behavior
nice
kind
It is the author’s writing that makes his or her writing unique
voice
mood
language
none of the above
the emotions and feelings of the reader while reading a text
voice
language
hyperbole
mood
True or false: the language is the vocabulary, precise nouns, sensory words, and vivid verbs that make the text more interesting
True
false
Exaggerations that make things sound bigger, better, or more than what they truly are
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
none of the above
Which words and phrases best show the sentimental tone in the passage below?
I got out of the old car and took a few halting steps up the driveway. A cloud of warmth drifted out of the window and embraced me like a comforting hug. I knew that smell: fresh bread that Papa had just taken from the oven. I heard the familiar pitch of his whistle as he slowly stirred tomato soup on the stovetop. I ran to open the screen door because, now, I knew where I was. I was home.
"car", "tomato soup", and "door"
"old", "halting", and "out the window"
"driveway", "screen door" and "slowly stirred"
"warmth", "comforting hug" and "home"
Author's craft means
the message or moral of a story
the conclusion of the story
the way an author writes
None of the above
Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?
She is impatient.
She is tired.
She is caring and considerate.
She is frustrated.
Which sentence has more imagery?
The kids ran around outside for an hour.
The tiny dog jumped and barked happily for the crunchy dog treat.
Seven ducks slept in the park.
The water bottle fell to the ground.
Which sentence has more imagery?
The phone kept ringing.
The cat slept in the chair.
The box was too heavy to pick up.
The light breeze made the colorful kites dance in the spring sky.
Why do authors include imagery in their stories?
To interest the reader
To create images in the reader's mind as they read
To make the story entertaining
All of the above
Visualize means
using words to move from one idea to the next
being able to imagine or see the story from the words and way an author writes
how an author feels
how a reader feels
Author's craft is...
the language and techniques a writer uses
the lesson or moral of a text
what the text is mostly about
Which of the following does NOT describe author's craft
makes the author's writing interesting
communicates ideas to the reader
explains what the text is mostly about
Read this sentence: "Jackson was jumping with glee when he heard the news. He couldn't wait to go to Disneyworld!" What tone is used here?
Sad
Disappointed
Excited
Neutral
What tone of writing is this: “I'm going to get milk.”
Angry
Neutral
Tired
In order to find the mood, the reader needs to look at what emotions they are going through as you read the text.
True
False
The ________ represents the events and actions in the story.
mood
characters
plot
The _____ is the major problem in the story.
plot
conflict
theme
The _______ is where the story takes place.
setting
mood
characters
__________ are the people and animals in the story.
Tone
Theme
Characters
While reading a short story, you feel sad and lonely. The author created the ________ through the details in the story.
mood
characters
tone
After reading a story, you learned to always be kind. This is the _____ of the story.
Conflict
Tone
Theme
After reading the first chapter of the novel 'Captain Underpants', the author's ___________ was humorous.
tone
mood
plot
Which genre uses characters, settings, and plots that aren't real but could resemble reality?
Fiction
Non-Fiction
____________ are parts of a story.
Author's purpose
Literary elements
Central idea
The _______ is the person telling the story.
tone
plot
narrator
Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?
A king and queen
People change as they get older
A faraway castle
A wicked witch puts a curse on a princess
If your life were a story, who might be one of the characters?
Your fight with your mom
Your teacher
Your house
The year 2015
In Historical Fiction, the events are ______ and the characters are _______.
fake & fake
real & fake
fake & real
Which pronouns are generally used by the narrator in Third Person Point of View passages?
I, me, we, etc.
you, yours, etc.
he, she, they, or characters names, etc.
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
When a story is told from the perspective of one of the characters.
Point of View (POV)
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Point of View
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
When the narrator reports only facts and events as a neutral observer.
Third Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Objective Point of View
Which pronouns are generally used by the narrator in Second Person Point of View passages?
I, me, we, etc.
you, yours, etc.
he, she, they, or characters names, etc.
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
The viewpoint/perspective of the narrator who is telling the story.
Point of View (POV)
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Point of View
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
When the narrator talks to the reader.
Point of View (POV)
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Point of View
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
When the narrator is not a part of the story.
Point of View (POV)
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Point of View
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
When the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of ONLY one character.
Third Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Objective Point of View
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
All Knowing! When the Narrator can tell the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
Third Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Objective Point of View
Which pronouns are generally used by the narrator in First Person Point of View passages?
I, me, we, etc.
you, yours, etc.
he, she, they, or characters names, etc.
Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.
The way things are seen or experienced from a certain viewpoint.
Perspective
Point of View (POV)
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
