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Sequencing Author's Purpose Theme Inferencing Plot Elements
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The Earth is flat
False
True
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Rising action is the plot element
that introduces the problem
that introduces the setting
that resolves the problem
that is the turning point
3
Falling action is the plot element that
is after the rising action and leads to the climax
is after the climax and leads to the resolution.
is after the resolution
is after the exposition and leads to the rising action.
4
The main message or lesson in a story is the
plot.
schema.
author's purpose.
theme.
5
The exposition is
the part of the plot where the problem is introduced.
the part of the plot that introduces character and setting.
the part of the plot where the problem is resolved.
the major turning point in the plot.
6
Ms Urbina graduate with a 3.9 GPA (college)
False
True
7
A -- is the character who relates the events of a story
author
narrator
I don't know
8
Ms Urbina has been teaching for 10 (plus) years
True
False
9
ELA Mock exam is on Tuesday, March, Monday 29th, 2022
False
True
10
The lesson in a literary work is the
author's purpose.
theme
plot.
summary.
11
Inferencing is reading and
understanding the theme.
drawing conclusions using the text and schema.
knowing the meaning of vocabulary words.
understanding the plot.
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-- is a conclusion we draw based on evidence and reason
Summary
Inference
I need to study
COntext clues
13
If a text gives you an opinion the author's purpose is to
entertain.
educate.
persuade.
inform.
14
To sequence events you need to include
every detail.
major and minor events.
only the major events.
minor events.
15
Rising action is a
theme.
author's purpose.
hyperbole.
plot element.
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"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of a hyperbole
False
True
17
Ms Urbina loves math
True
False
18
There are a billion bacteria in your mouth at any time!
False
True
19
Contrast means to look for the differences
False
True
20
Understanding the major events of a story helps you to
understand the theme.
sequence events.
understand how to create suspense.
understand the plot.
21
Ms Urbina drivesa black Buick Encore
False
True
22
Compare means to look for the differences
False
True
23
Transition words are used to
make the story more interesting.
inform the reader.
create suspense.
sequence events.
24
Falling action is what happens
after the exposition.
after the climax and leads to the resolution.
before the climax.
before the exposition.
25
"The rainbow smiled at me" is an example of personification
True
False
26
Friendship, honesty, courage, sharing, and perseverance are all common
themes
plot elements
author's purposes.
inferences.
27
Using context clues and schema means that I am
understanding.
questioning.
summarizing.
inferencing.
28
Author's purpose is
the conclusion you draw from reading.
the main message or moral.
where the story takes place.
the reason why the author wrote the text.
29
identifying the - and most - , then writing a brief overview that includes only those key ideas and details
.
HELP
main idea & important facts
important facts & anaylsis
main idea
30
If a text has plot elements, characters and setting the author's purpose is to
scare.
entertain.
inform.
persuade.
31
Last day of school is May 26th, 2022.
False
True
32
Synonym: word with the same or similar meaning
False
True
33
Aliens are real
False
True
34
To sequence the events of a story they must be in
place.
time order.
transit.
line.
35
The resolution is the plot element where
the setting is introduced
the characters are introduced
the problem is resolved
the problem is introduced
36
Ms Urbina loves to drink coffee
True
False
37
The climax is
the part of the plot where the problem is introduced.
the part of the plot where the characters are introduced.
the part of the plot where the problem is resolved.
the turning point of the plot.
38
In literature, the
SETTING
is the surroundings and time in which the events of a story take place
True
False
39
Connotation is an idea or feeling that a word commincates
True
False
40
TONE
is the way an author creates an attitude or mod in a piece of writing
True
False
41
A protagonist is...
Don't know
a leading figure; the champion of the story
appears in the story but isn't the main character
comes into conflict with the main character
42
Did you know If you could travel at the speed of light, you would never get any older
True
False
43
Tomatoes and avocados are actually fruits, not vegetables.
True
False
44
There is NO school on Friday, April 15th, 2022
False
True
45
If a text is full of facts the author's purpose is to
understand.
persuade.
entertain.
inform.
46
Ms Davis is Ms. Urbina's best friend
False
True
47
The theme of a story is
the very beginning of a story
the plot
the order of events
the main message or lesson of the story
48
Did you know Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump!
True
False
49
Words that imitate real sounds are...
Simile
hyperbole
metaphor
onomatopoeia
50
Insects have inhabited the Earth for about 350 million years while humans have been here for only 300,000 years.
False
True
51
The sequence of events in a literary works is the
theme.
moral.
plot.
author's purpose.
52
Ms Urbina has a 22 year old son
True
False
53
The three types of author's purpose are to
persuade, inform and give an opinion.
persuade, inform and investigate.
inform, persuade and to entertain.
inform, entertain and to scare.
54
"We ran out of sugar before we finished baking, so we had to go the store" is an example of...
cause & effect
problem & solution
catergory
compare & contrast
55
Theme can be found in...
I don't know :(
in details, sentences and books
a book
details, sentences, characters and scenes
56
A Venn Diagram can be used for paired selection questions
True
False
57
Ms Urbina loves to write
False
True
58
Ms Urbina graduate with honors from college
False
True
59
George Washington was the first U.S President
False
True
60
There are 7 continents in the worls
False
True
61
In order to make an inference you need to use
plot elements.
time order.
clues from the text and schema.
transition words.
62
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution are all
themes.
plot elements.
author's purpose.
part of the setting.
63
No word in the dictionary rhyme with the word orange
True
False
