Notice and Note Signposts Test

Front

When an author has a character act in a way that is different than they usually act or different than you expect them to act.

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Contrasts and Contradictions

Front

When a character receives serious advice from another (typically older) character.

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Words of the Wiser

Front

When a character realizes, understands, or finally figures something out.

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Aha Moment

Front

When you are reading and you notice a word, phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and over again.

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Again and Again

Front

When you are reading and the author interrupts to flashback to the past and tells/shows you a memory.

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Memory Moment

Front

When you are reading and the character is confused or uncertain and asks him/herself a difficult question that doesn’t have an easy answer.

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Tough Questions

Front

Using the clues in the text to discover what is not directly stated...

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Inference

Front

I thought about how I use to spend time with my Great Aunt before she passed away. We use to make scrapbooks together and play games. I thought about our talks and the advice she use to give me.

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Memory Moment

Front

What is the term for the realization that comes suddenly, as described in the passage: "Suddenly I realized what I could never see before. The truth is they had been there for me all along. Through every up and down. It all made sense."?

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Aha Moment

Front

What is the lesson shared by the older sister regarding success? "No matter how difficult it is, you have to keep trying. When I started at a new school it was difficult at first but I got involved and made friends."

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Words of the Wiser