Test Prep

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

Making a strong impact on another person

a brief retelling of the main points

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

a critical or explanatory note or comment

In a text with a sequence text structure, the author

a story that is not true or is made up

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

in order of events or time

A hyperbole is an

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

examine and judge carefully.

very large or great

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

Which sentence contains a pun?

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

to catch or block

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

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

showing great concentration or determination

a word that has the same meaning as another word

Which sentence contains a simile?

Friendship helps people get through hard times.

The narrator is the _______.

a statement that supports a position

Which sentence uses personification?

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

Which sentence is written in second person point of view?

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

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

Which sentence is written in third person point of view?

different types of literature

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

What is a main idea?

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

implied; understood but not stated

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

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

one's family and relations; relatives

to restate using other words

providing ease and comfort far beyond what is ordinary or necessary

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

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

important, serious, or significant

joy;celebration

mention or to indirectly talk about a matter

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

clearly stated

A word opposite in meaning to another

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

combine parts or pieces into a whole

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

to light up or make clear

The theme of a story is the______

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

To increase in size or amount

to make a picture in the mind, to imagine