Word Meanings
Word that means the same as another word
Synonym
the perspective from which a story is told
point of view
things like lists, headings, and graphics that help you to better understand the text
text features
repetition of initial consonant sounds
alliteration
conversation between characters
dialogue
Word that means the opposite of a word
Antonym
central (main) idea
the way a text is organized
text structures
giving human characteristics of animals or objects
instructions for actors and stage crew, usually in italics
stage directions
Word part added to the beginning of a word to change the meaning
Prefix
moral or lesson of a story
theme
a sentence or short description of a photograph or illustration
caption
exaggeration
hyperbole
a story written to be performed by actors
drama
Word part added to the end of a word to change the meaning
Suffix
the problem in a story
a drawing intended to show parts or how something works
diagram
comparing two things using "like" or "as"
simile
a section of a poem similar to a paragraph
stanza
Words in the text that help the reader understand an unknown word
Context clues
the reason the author's writes
author's purpose
writing that tells about real people, places, or things
nonfiction
comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
metaphor
the pattern of rhyming words in a poem
rhyme scheme