MCA Reading Terms

"The rocks were the soldiers fighting the waves." This is an example of

Words with opposite meanings

The time and place of a story is the

The stage in the plot that comes after the climax is called the

The conclusion of a story

A passage or selection taken from a book or document

Should you notice and read the text features around the passage before you start reading?

What terminology is used to describe the writer's purpose for writing a piece?

A writer's attitude towards his subject is

Repetition is used in an essay or poem to

"Her love is like a red rose. " This is an example of

Creative comparisons to describe familiar things are known as

These kinds of questions are asking students to pick an answer that DOES NOT include details.

How does a writer illustrate a picture using words?

When you are asked to look at the imagery in a poem that means you should notice

The first part of a story that introduces characters and setting is known as the

The feeling the READER gets while reading

The sequence or order of events is also called

To explain with examples means to

A hint or clue about something that will happen later in the story.

What does it mean to contrast?

The voice that tells the story is the

Comparing 2 unlike things without using like or as

Stanzas are used in poetry to