Text Structures
this text structure describes the topic and characteristics
description
a comparison of two things using like or as
simile
a word that modifies or describes a person, place, or thing
adjective
the people and animals in a story
characters
what the text is mostly about
main idea
this text structure explains events in time order or order of importance (first, next, finally)
sequence OR chronological order
a comparison of two things by saying one thing is another thing
metaphor
a word that describes or modifies an action word or describing word
adverb
where and when the story takes place
setting
a personal belief that cannot be proven true
opinion
this text structure describes how things are alike or different (but, both, and, however)
compare and contrast
gives human characteristics to an animal or object
personification
a word that joins two or more words or phrases together
conjunction
the things that happen in a story to build the plot
events
the three main purpose's for an author's writing
persuade, inform, & entertain
this text structure shows a problem and how it is solved (in light of, propose, suggest)
problem and solution
an exaggeration for dramatic effect or to make people laugh
hyperbole
a word that is used in place of a noun in a sentence (she, he, they)
pronoun
the main problem the characters face in the plot
conflict
the main message, lesson, or moral of the story
theme
this text structure explains what happened and why it happened (because, so, as a result)
cause and effect
an expression that means something different from the meaning of its individual words
idiom
a word that expresses strong feeling or emotion (Oh!, Ouch!, Ugh!)
interjection
how the problem of the story is solved
resolution
an author will choose to narrate the story in which three ways
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person