Skills
What the text is mostly about
Usain Bolt runs as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
My science experiment flopped, and I had to start over again. The word "flopped" means:
a. succeeded
b. failed
c. won
d. copied
failed
In restaurants, meals often start with a soup and salad course before the main dish. Lastly, dessert is served.
Sequence / Chronological Order
Introduction to the setting and characters of the text
Exposition
The universal lesson or message of a story
Theme
Yasmin has one million assignments to complete for school.
Hyperbole
The car accelerated down the street causing the puddle to splash on me in an instant. The word "accelerated" means:
a. crawled
b. sped
c. slowed
d. turned
sped
Getting too little sleep can lead to grumpiness, difficulty concentrating, and health problems.
The events that lead to the climax of the story
Rising Action
How a text is organized
Text Structure
My grandparents are an ocean full of knowledge.
Metaphor
Winston made malicious comments about his classmate that caused him to cry. As a result, Winston served detention for a week. The word "malicious" means:
a. unexpected
b. considerate
c. thoughtful
d. cruel
cruel
Road bicycles are usually light and meant to be used on pavement, while mountain bikes are heavier and meant for riding on dirt trails.
The turning point of the story
Climax
The reason why an author wrote a text
Author's Purpose
The sun waved to me when I stepped outside.
Personification
Eating healthy foods is edifying to our bodies and can help prevent diseases. The word "edifying" means:
a. harmful
b. exciting
c. uplifting
d. decaying
uplifting
If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try avoiding technology like TVs, tablets, and video games an hour before your bedtime. This might help you fall asleep more easily.
Problem and Solution
The events in a story that lead to the resolution
Falling Action
An author or character's opinion or perspective
Point of View
We killed two birds with one stone.
Idiom
In this digital era, typewriters are nearly obsolete. The word "obsolete" means:
a. popular
b. broken
c. in demand
d. outdated
outdated
Blisters will form on your feet if you walk long distances in shoes that do not fit properly.
Cause and Effect