ENGLISH 5 REVIEWER FOR SUMMATIVE TEST 1 I. Reading Comprehension & Narrative Structure • Setting Identification o Locating where the story's main action takes place (ex. Barangay reading corner) • Identifying Conflict & Problem o Recognizing the initiating problem that drives the narrative (ex. Water damage near a leaking window) • Sequential Order of Events o Tracing plot progression in real-time order (ex. Sorting books → Drying with a fan → Labeling shelves → Reshelving → Closing the window) o Pinpointing the final/closing action of a story segment • Narrative Devices o Flashback: Identifying when the story breaks real-time sequence to show a past memory (ex. Maya recalling her teacher's lesson) o Chronological Timeline: Placing past memories versus present events in true time order II. Figurative Language & Literary Devices • Metaphor o Direct comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as" o Example: Comparing a crowded hallway to a flowing river o Example: Comparing creative ideas to sparks that ignite discussion • Personification o Attributing human actions, traits, or emotions to non-human objects o Example: "The sleepy bell yawned" o Example: "The curtains danced in the breeze" • Hyperbole o Intentional, extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or emotional effect

o Example: Carrying a box "a thousand miles" o Example: A backpack weighing "a ton" III. Character Analysis & Inferencing • Character Traits o Inferring character qualities based on actions (ex. Resourcefulness = finding practical solutions with limited tools) • Author's Tone & Character Motivation o Identifying an individual's underlying feelings toward others (ex. Empathy and concern for sick children) • Predicting Outcomes & Application o Applying a character's established trait to new scenarios. IV. Passages Analysis & Main Ideas • Overall Drawing Conclusions o Inferring general truths supported by the whole passage. • Identifying Main Idea & Supporting Details o Main Idea: The central overarching message of the passage. o Supporting Details: Specific facts that directly prove or reinforce the main idea • Summarization o Selecting a concise overview capturing who, what, key challenges, and resolutions • Real-World Connections o Evaluating the practical application of problem-solving and adaptability in real-life conditions