ELA Common Assessment 2 Study Guide 23-24

Front

Why do we use dialogue as authors?

Back

To show character feeling and thoughts in detail.

Front

What is a 3 words idiom that means you tell a secret you were supposed to keep?

Back

spill the beans.

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The big idea of the story.

Front

Which word means 'shines, twinkles, glitters, etc'?

Back

glisten.

Front

Which sentence is correct?

Back

During the fire drill, the teacher called the roll to make sure we were all safely outside.

Front

What is the purpose of using supporting details in a story?

Back

To provide evidence and examples that explain or enhance the main idea.

Front

What does it mean to infer in reading?

Back

To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or lesson of a story.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'