Figurative Language, Tone/Mood
“The old floorboards groaned under his weight as he crept through the dark hall.” This sentence uses this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
This text feature, often found in bold or at the top of a page, tells the reader the main topic of a specific section.
What is a heading (or subheading)?
“Bees are vital to our planet. They pollinate crops that provide 1/3 of our food. Without them, our diet would change forever.” Provide the main idea.
What is: bees are essential for our food supply?
“School should start at 10:00 AM because teenagers need more sleep to stay healthy.” This sentence is the author's...
What is the claim?
To identify the resolution of a conflict, students should ask themselves …
What is "How and when was the main conflict solved?"
“The sun sparkled on the turquoise water, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of hibiscus.” This best describes the mood of the sentence.
What is peaceful (or relaxing/calm)?
“First, preheat the oven. Next, mix the flour and sugar. Finally, bake for 20 minutes.” This is an example of this text structure.
What is sequential (or chronological)?
This is a structure that is helpful in creating a summary of a story.
What is Somebody Wanted But So Then (SWBST)?
“According to the CDC, 70% of middle schoolers do not get enough sleep.” The author uses this to support their claim.
What is evidence (or a fact)?
“The hero struggled to climb the mountain during the blizzard.” This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
“After the long hike, my legs felt like heavy bags of lead.” This is an example of this figure of speech.
What is a simile?
A student looking for a specific page number for "Photosynthesis" should check this feature at the front of the book.
What is the Table of Contents?
In a story where a small mouse saves a lion, "even the smallest friend can be helpful" is an example of this.
What is the theme?
This is the term for a statement that can be proven true, unlike an opinion.
What is a fact?
In a Venn Diagram, information in the overlapping middle section represents this.
What are similarities (or things they have in common)?
“Why are we still using plastic straws when we know they kill sea turtles? It’s time to wake up!” The author’s tone can best be described as this.
What is urgent (or passionate/critical)?
“Because the dam broke, the entire valley was flooded, and many homes were lost.” This passage uses this text structure.
What is cause and effect?
To create a summary of a nonfiction article, you should look for the main idea and these.
What are supporting details?
“Volcanic activity creates some of the most spectacular fireworks found in nature.” This sentence addresses a/an...
What is an opinion?
“The two brothers argued for hours about who should wash the dishes.” This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. character?
“The test was a walk in the park.” This metaphor means the test was...
What is easy?
In an article about Mars, an author uses a box next to the main text to provide extra information. The name of the text feature is…
What is a sidebar?
“Mya practiced every day. She failed often but never quit. Eventually, she made the team.” This is a common theme for this passage.
What is perseverance (or hard work pays off)?
The information the author gives to back up their claim and make it sound believable. It could be: facts, statistics (numbers), examples, descriptions, or even explanations of how something works.
What is evidence?
If a passage says "Unlike the cold, dry desert, the rainforest is hot and humid," it is highlighting a...
What is a difference (or contrast)?