Narrative
when one or more characters speak in a narrative, and the words are in quotation marks, it is called
Dialogue
The claim, topic sentence or answer to the prompt which is found in the first sentence is called
thesis
The sections of a poem, somewhat like paragraphs of a poem
stanza
Words with more than one meaning are called
multi-meaning words
to use hints and evidence to predict or know what is going to happen
infer
who or what is telling the story is called the
point of view
Words to show time, order or sequence in an essay, article or expository text.
transition words
Language that appeals to your sense of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing is called
Sensory language
Words that are opposites are called
antonyms
When something is related to or very important it is
relevant
the problem that needs to be solved in a narrative is called the
conflict
to read around unknown words to figure out their meaning is using
context clues
Comparing two things using like or as ( EX: the road was as bumpy as a horned toad) is called a
simlie
Words with the same or similar meaning are called
synonyms
narrator
When and where the story takes place is called the
Setting
a piece of informative writing in a magazine, on a website or in an article is called this type of writing
editorial
Comparing two things without using like or as ( EX: Rain is tears) to help the reader picture what the author is saying is called
metaphor
All the parts of effective writing are called
writing conventions
When answering a question on STAR or CAASPP, what should you read first?
The answer choices
When you are only given a piece of the story to read, that piece of a story is called an
Excerpt
When an author proves his/her point with evidence
justify
When a non-human character is described as or acting like a human ( EX: The tree waved its arms and called out for help) it is called
personification
to offer opposite views or a counterclaim is
contradicting
How many minutes should you read on MYON each week to earn an A+
60