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An author uses foreshadowing...
to state the purpose for writing
to take the reader back in time
explain what will happen next
to give the reader clues about a future event
2
Which is an example of imagery?
The central idea
The warmth of spring greeted the playful children.
After an hour of debating, he lost the contest.
Evidence from the text
3
Which is NOT an example of a text structure?
sequence of events
a summary
cause and effect
chronological
4
While considering the central Idea of the text,
Look at how the text is structured.
look back at the setting.
Think about the main points of the text.
make an inference.
5
Theme
an inference
an educated guess
message the author is trying to tell the reader
the main idea
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An inference is
using information in the text plus prior knowledge
making a prediction
an educated guess
something we learned this year
7
Which of these is NOT an appropriate test taking strategy?
50/50
Take a nap and come back to the test.
Read the question 2x.
Try to know the answer before looking at the choices.
8
Which sentence is an example of personification?
The snake hissed as Mr. Jones moved in for the capture.
Frog and turtle were swimming in the depths of the ocean.
The swaying tree branches sang the baby to sleep.
True friends bend over backwards for each other.
9
Which of the following is an example of an idiom?
It's a lovely day to go for a run on the trail.
Wait! Let me get that for you.
Brittany hitched a ride to the movies with Jessica.
Don't let this happen again, or else!
10
One type of text structure is...
central idea of the text
figurative language
a summary
cause and effect
11
Which of the following is an awesome test taking strategy?
Verify the answer choice by rereading the question.
Look at the pictures and graphics for answers.
Close your book when finished.
Raise your hand to ask questions about the text.
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Text Structure
how the text is organized
how the text is printed
the author's intention
what the text looks like
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Central Idea
general conclusion about a story
the main point of the text
a summary of the text
inference
14
Which is an example of a simile?
You are a beautiful rose on an early spring morning.
I will love you until another comes along.
Like it or not, you are my world.
My love for you is as long as the main hall.
15
Which is an example of a metaphor?
Lend me your ear and I will whisper sweet nothings to you.
Our love is like a bouncing ball that rolls into the sewer.
My love for you will never die.
The sun is a flower that blooms for just one hour.
16
In a flashback
states the purpose
the author takes the reader back in time
the author gives clues about future events
Stanley climbs Big Thumb
17
A good argument should always have
pros and cons
figurative language
a right and wrong answer
a winner and a loser
18
Crack, Wow, BOOM, are examples of which figurative language technique?
onomonotopeia
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
19
Which sentence has more than one pronoun?
They went on a date to Southpoint.
They enjoyed it and promised to do it again.
Susan and Henry had themselves a good time at the movies.
Susan and Henry like each other.
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Author's purpose for writing informational text is all EXECPT
Persuade
Explain
Inform
Entertain
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A pronoun replaces
verbs
adjectives
action words
nouns
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The purpose of informational text depends on
graphics
author's word choice
structure of text
organization of text
