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Sequencing Author's Purpose Theme Inferencing Plot Elements
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If a text has plot elements, characters and setting the author's purpose is to
inform.
scare.
persuade.
entertain.
2
If a text is full of facts the author's purpose is to
inform.
understand.
persuade.
entertain.
3
To sequence the events of a story they must be in
time order.
line.
place.
transit.
4
A -- is the character who relates the events of a story
narrator
author
I don't know
5
Ms Urbina has a 22 year old son
False
True
6
In literature, the
SETTING
is the surroundings and time in which the events of a story take place
False
True
7
-- is a conclusion we draw based on evidence and reason
Summary
COntext clues
I need to study
Inference
8
There is NO school on Friday, April 15th, 2022
False
True
9
"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
10
There are a billion bacteria in your mouth at any time!
False
True
11
Falling action is the plot element that
is after the climax and leads to the resolution.
is after the exposition and leads to the rising action.
is after the rising action and leads to the climax
is after the resolution
12
identifying the - and most - , then writing a brief overview that includes only those key ideas and details
.
main idea
main idea & important facts
HELP
important facts & anaylsis
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The resolution is the plot element where
the problem is resolved
the setting is introduced
the problem is introduced
the characters are introduced
14
Falling action is what happens
before the exposition.
after the exposition.
before the climax.
after the climax and leads to the resolution.
15
Tomatoes and avocados are actually fruits, not vegetables.
True
False
16
If a text gives you an opinion the author's purpose is to
entertain.
educate.
inform.
persuade.
17
Ms Urbina loves to drink coffee
True
False
18
Author's purpose is
the reason why the author wrote the text.
the main message or moral.
where the story takes place.
the conclusion you draw from reading.
19
TONE
is the way an author creates an attitude or mod in a piece of writing
True
False
20
No word in the dictionary rhyme with the word orange
True
False
21
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of a hyperbole
True
False
22
George Washington was the first U.S President
False
True
23
The three types of author's purpose are to
persuade, inform and give an opinion.
inform, persuade and to entertain.
inform, entertain and to scare.
persuade, inform and investigate.
24
ELA Mock exam is on Tuesday, March, Monday 29th, 2022
False
True
25
Insects have inhabited the Earth for about 350 million years while humans have been here for only 300,000 years.
False
True
26
The theme of a story is
the order of events
the main message or lesson of the story
the very beginning of a story
the plot
27
Did you know Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump!
True
False
28
Last day of school is May 26th, 2022.
False
True
29
The climax is
the turning point of the plot.
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.
30
A Venn Diagram can be used for paired selection questions
False
True
31
Compare means to look for the differences
True
False
32
Understanding the major events of a story helps you to
sequence events.
understand the plot.
understand the theme.
understand how to create suspense.
33
Using context clues and schema means that I am
inferencing.
questioning.
understanding.
summarizing.
34
Rising action is a
hyperbole.
author's purpose.
theme.
plot element.
35
Ms Urbina loves math
False
True
36
In order to make an inference you need to use
time order.
clues from the text and schema.
plot elements.
transition words.
37
The lesson in a literary work is the
author's purpose.
summary.
theme
plot.
38
Ms Urbina graduate with a 3.9 GPA (college)
True
False
39
Ms Urbina loves to write
False
True
40
Synonym: word with the same or similar meaning
True
False
41
The main message or lesson in a story is the
schema.
plot.
author's purpose.
theme.
42
The sequence of events in a literary works is the
theme.
plot.
author's purpose.
moral.
43
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution are all
plot elements.
themes.
part of the setting.
author's purpose.
44
Ms Davis is Ms. Urbina's best friend
False
True
45
Ms Urbina has been teaching for 10 (plus) years
True
False
46
Did you know If you could travel at the speed of light, you would never get any older
False
True
47
Words that imitate real sounds are...
Simile
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
metaphor
48
Inferencing is reading and
knowing the meaning of vocabulary words.
understanding the theme.
drawing conclusions using the text and schema.
understanding the plot.
49
Friendship, honesty, courage, sharing, and perseverance are all common
plot elements
themes
inferences.
author's purposes.
50
Theme can be found in...
a book
details, sentences, characters and scenes
I don't know :(
in details, sentences and books
51
Ms Urbina drivesa black Buick Encore
True
False
52
Connotation is an idea or feeling that a word commincates
False
True
53
Contrast means to look for the differences
True
False
54
Rising action is the plot element
that introduces the problem
that introduces the setting
that resolves the problem
that is the turning point
55
Transition words are used to
make the story more interesting.
create suspense.
inform the reader.
sequence events.
56
A protagonist is...
Don't know
comes into conflict with the main character
appears in the story but isn't the main character
a leading figure; the champion of the story
57
"The rainbow smiled at me" is an example of personification
True
False
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The exposition is
the part of the plot where the problem is resolved.
the major turning point in the plot.
the part of the plot where the problem is introduced.
the part of the plot that introduces character and setting.
59
The Earth is flat
False
True
60
There are 7 continents in the worls
True
False
61
Ms Urbina graduate with honors from college
False
True
62
Aliens are real
False
True
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To sequence events you need to include
only the major events.
every detail.
major and minor events.
minor events.
