Elements of Plot
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
What is one thing a reader should look for to define unknown words?
Context Clues
What do we call the message or lesson about life an author shares with the reader?
Theme
What do we call the main idea or point an author is making in a non-fiction text.
The central or main idea
What do we call the organizational pattern that presents information in the order it occurs?
Chronological Order
Which part of the plot introduces character, setting, and initial conflict?
The exposition
Where does a reader look to find context clues?
In the sentences surrounding the unknown words
A common theme in science fiction is the impact of what?
Technology/future
Authors use facts, examples, or explanations to support the central idea. These are known as ____________
Evidence or supporting details
What do we call the pattern of organization where the writer explain s a problem and then offers a solution?
Problem/Solution
When the story starts to build suspense, which part of the plot are we in?
Rising Action
What is the type of context clues that gives the opposite of the meaning of the word?
Antonym
What question do you ask yourself at the end of story in order to determine theme?
What was the author trying to teach the readers?
What questions would you ask to identify the central idea of a text.
What is this whole article about?
When an authors asks a series of questions to the reader, what is that called?
Call to action
When our main character changes and the story turns directions, what part of the plot are we in?
The Climax
What is the type of context clues that gives the same meaning of the word?
Synonym
Which genre of fiction normally includes time travel, futuristic settings, and technology?
Science fiction
Where is the central idea normally found?
Beginning/first paragraph.
A textbook chapter explaining the differences and similarities between mammals would most likely use which type of organization?
Compare and contrast
What are the five parts of the plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Which word in this sentence is the context clue to show was quivered means?
The small cat quivered in fear as the dog growled and showed her his sharp teeth
fear
The theme of a story must apply to _________________
Evveryone
Without a central idea, the authors work would be ________________________
unorganized, lacking focus....
A recipe that details how to make something would most likely be written in which organizational pattern?
chronological.