Reading MidTerm Study Guide

What is the setting of a story?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The main problem in the story

• The lesson learned by the characters

• The perspective from which the story is told

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

• Forest

• Brave

• Conflict

• Plot

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point or message the author wants to convey

• The sequence of events in the story

• The feelings of the characters

• The setting of the story

Which sentence provides text evidence for the character being brave?

• "The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange."

• "Despite the danger, she stepped forward to confront the dragon."

• "He enjoyed reading books by the fireplace."

• "The garden was filled with blooming flowers."

Identify the figurative language in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during recess."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the significance of a theme in a story?

• It describes the setting in detail.

• It provides a moral or lesson to the reader.

• It lists the characters in the story.

• It explains the plot sequence.

What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

• To provide the main idea of the text

• To help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To summarize the entire story

• To list all the characters

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• "Time is a thief."

• "The stars danced in the sky."

How can a reader cite text evidence effectively?

• By summarizing the entire text

• By quoting or paraphrasing specific parts of the text

• By writing their own opinion

• By ignoring the text

What is the purpose of the plot in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To develop the characters

• To outline the sequence of events

• To explain the theme