Quiz Course 77K views Finding the Main Idea The main idea of a text sums up the overall idea or theme, or what information the text is trying to convey. Since non-literary texts tend to be short and succinct, the main idea is usually stated early on, in the title or subheading, ...
Quiz Course 40K views Understanding Technical Words When you come to a technical word that you don't know, try to figure out what it means by using context clues. This is like being a word detective! You need to think about the other words in the sentence to help you figure out the...
painting vivid images and stirring deep emotions. In this Figures of Speech Quiz, we will explore how writers harness tools like metaphors, similes, and personifications to enrich their narratives and connect deeply with their audience. For centuries, these literary devices have added texture and de...
Quiz Course 51K views Stage Directions in a Drama In a drama, stage directions communicate information for the actors, director, and designers. Typically, this is information is communicated in two ways. First, the scene often begins with a paragraph setting the scene. This typically describes...