WorksheetsHMH: Unit 2 Breaking Through Barriers Study Guide
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?
The supporting details
The chronological sequence of events
The central idea or message
The figurative language used
What does "syntax" refer to in writing?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
The emotional tone of the text
The main idea of the passage
The chronological order of events
facts, examples, and other pieces of information directly stated in a text
details
main idea
interaction
dialogue
reaching a conclusion based on detail in the text and your own background knowledge
plot
interaction
inference
mood
the perspective or viewpoint from which a piece of text is written
structure
stanza
sequence
point of view
where and when a story or play takes place
mood
tone
setting
figurative language
the order in which events in a story or steps in a procedure occur
subheading/subtitle
sequence
stanza
simile
the specific way a writer organizes a text, such as acts for a drama or stanzas for a poem, that helps the reader understand the writer's meaning
theme
mood
subheading/subtitles
structure
to help explain or provide evidence for a main idea in a text
analyze
support
contrast
contribute
the way an author organizes the ideas and details in their writing. For example, comparison, cause and effect, problem and solution, etc.
text structure
subheading/subtitle
main idea
summary
an important message or lesson that an author wants to share about people or life
tone
main idea
support
theme
the overall feeling or attitude taken away from the text
mood
tone
convey
analyze
Which word means: To deduce, conclude, to derive by reasoning; to guess, figure out or surmise from evidence.
explict
describe
infer
demonstrate
Which word means: A process of reasoning, a discussion involving different points of view, a set of reasons why something is true.
demonstrate
analyze
infer
argument
chronological order
A word that joins two phrases or sentences
Tells you what is in each chapter
Describes a verb
In the time order in which events happened
What does "tone" refer to in a piece of writing?
The main idea of the passage
The chronological order of events
The emotional attitude conveyed by the author
The use of figurative language
In a story or poem, what does "theme" refer to?
the conflict
the exposition
the message
the resolution
Why an author wrote the passage?
Author's plot
Author's main idea
Author's purpose
Author's opinion
What is evidence stemming specifically from a text such as a book, article, or other reliable source?
Textual Evidence
Context
Text Feature
Text Structure
What are supporting details?
The most important or the big idea from the text .
Additional information that helps explain, define or prove the main idea.
Authors use different text structures to ______________.
give facts about their topic
organize their ideas
research their topic
add pictures to their writing
What text structure would an author use when writing about the life of Henry Ford?
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order/ Sequence
Description
Problem and Solution
What text structure would an author use when writing about an endangered species and how we can save it from extinction?
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Description
Problem and Solution
What text structure would an author use when explaining the differences between four types of trees?
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order/ Sequence
Problem and Solution
Characters in these books are friendly, generous, and considerate of others throughout the story. What universal theme is that?
honesty
courage
compassion
kindness
In which POV do you see" I, me, and my" used to convey the story?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
What is the definition of a target audience?
The people who a document is made for
The group of people that make a product
A particular group at which an advertisement is aimed
A particular group that decides what a product will look like
Voice---
is the reader's feelings about a text
is created by the reader and the author
belongs to the reader
is the author's personality and expression
Diction is---
the author's choice of words
the author's illustrations
the reader's feelings
the reader's words
On a cold, rainy night, the young girl and her mother walked on the dark, slippery road alongside the howling coyotes.
What mood does the author create with this setting?
dull
witty
eerie
angry
What is syntax?
a type of writing
how you take in information
the order or arrangement of words and phrases to form proper sentences.
a book
What is the primary goal of persuasive editorials?
To provide background information
To entertain readers
To sway the audience's opinion
To present multiple perspectives
Personal narratives are:
a retelling of an event or moment from the life of the writer
an organized method of writing used to prepare for a debate
used to persuade the reader to side with your opinion
used to present information with relevant data and research
Personal narratives work best when they focus on:
the entire life of the writer
when they focus on a long event, like an entire vacation
when they focus on a brief, narrow moment of time
when they are unfocused and allow the writer to ramble
Personal narratives are usually written with a:
First-person point of view
Second-person point of view
Third-person point of view
Which of these would best work as a personal narrative topic?
Your entire vacation to Florida
Growing up ages 2-7
A dream you had
The moment someone was stung by a jellyfish
What is the main purpose of a short story?
To entertain and convey a theme or message
To provide a detailed history of a subject
To explain scientific concepts
To describe a long journey
What is the main purpose of a short story?
To entertain the reader
To provide a detailed history
To explain scientific concepts
To describe a long journey
What is a fairy tale? A generally brief narrative, often intended for children, featuring strange characters such as elves, witches, wizards, etc. True or False?
True
False
Which of the following is a common theme in fairy tales?
Economic theories
Political intrigue
Good versus evil
Technological advancement
Which of the following is a typical ending for a fairy tale?
The story ends with a cliffhanger
They all lived happily ever after
The villain becomes the hero
The hero is defeated
The balloon began to ________ as we filled it with air.
distend
intend
pretend
disappoint
The small town near the earthquake’s ________ felt the strongest shaking.
external
epicenter
entity
epitome
Some people believe that a ghost is a mysterious ________ that cannot be seen.
external
epicenter
entity
epitome
His test score was ________ high compared to the rest of the class.
appalling
audacious
malicious
anomalous
Climbing that tall mountain alone was an ________ decision.
appalling
audacious
malicious
anomalous
The speaker’s ________ personality drew everyone’s attention.
Skibidi doo dah
RIZZ Bruh
charismatic
6-7
Like a ________, she could easily blend into any group she joined.
leopard
chameleon
butterfly
newt
The teacher had to ________ the rules to keep the classroom fair.
enforce
g force
Air Force
workforce
The judge spoke with ________, and everyone listened respectfully.
gravitas
burritos
gravity
veranda
The rebels used a ________ to surprise the enemy without warning.
party
guerrilla tactic
gorilla tactic
ground tunnel
His kind note showed that his ________ was to help, not to hurt.
intention
internal
intricate
itinerant
The artist created an ________ design full of tiny, detailed patterns.
intention
internal
intricate
itinerant
He had an ________ struggle to stay calm during the test.
intention
internal
intricate
itinerant
The ________ musician traveled from town to town performing for crowds.
intention
internal
intricate
itinerant
The loud hum of ________ filled the summer air.
butterflies
ants
cicadas
stars
The soldiers trained with their foreign ________ during the mission.
counterclaims
counterparts
counter balance
counteract
Even when it was hard, she had to ________ to finish the project.
resolve
redo
rebalance
recall
The frost left a thin ________ of ice on the window.
rime
rhyme
rhythm
lime
The knife’s ________ edge made it perfect for cutting rope.
grated
serrated
G rated
smooth
The baby’s ________ cry could be heard down the hall.
waning
keening
rehabilitation
charismatic
I ________ you forgot your homework since it’s not on your desk.
resume
zoom zoom
presume
preset
It’s unfair to judge people based on a ________ instead of who they really are.
attitude
entity
mustache
stereotype
The sudden ________ of reporters into her yard made her uncomfortable.
intrusion
intention
tension
internal
He was ________ enough to believe that everyone always tells the truth.
naive
intelligent
wise
smart
The injured athlete went through months of ________ before returning to the game.
the cha cha slide
rehabilitation
eating chocolate pudding
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