Test Prep

a critical or explanatory note or comment

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?

Which of the following is an example of a subject of a book?

The main idea of a book is "plants need sunlight to grow." Which detail supports the main idea?

one's family and relations; relatives

To increase in size or amount

Which of the following is an example of a main idea of a book?

combine parts or pieces into a whole

The narrator is the _______.

clearly stated

A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

The broad thing that a book is about is called the _____.

to light up or make clear

in order of events or time

mention or to indirectly talk about a matter

A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War.

Which sentence contains a pun?

In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" and "your" actions?

joy;celebration

Which sentence contains a simile?

different types of literature

a brief retelling of the main points

A word opposite in meaning to another

In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author

Which sentence uses personification?

Which sentence is written in second person point of view?

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

providing ease and comfort far beyond what is ordinary or necessary

examine and judge carefully.

Which sentence is written in third person point of view?

A hyperbole is an

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

implied; understood but not stated

In a text with a sequence text structure, the author

Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the main idea of a book?

Making a strong impact on another person

to restate using other words

free from outside control ; not depending on another's authority

to make a picture in the mind, to imagine

important, serious, or significant

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

to catch or block

a story that is not true or is made up

word that sounds like another but differs in meaning; spelled the same but different meanings

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

a word that has the same meaning as another word

a statement that supports a position

Descriptions of people, places, or things that support the main idea are called _____.

very large or great

A _____ narrator can see and describe character's thoughts.

What is a main idea?

Friendship helps people get through hard times.

showing great concentration or determination

The theme of a story is the______

a word that has the same sound but a different meaning as another word; spelled differently but sound the same

In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author