Text Structure
What type of text structure matches the definition below?
an author provides details of events in the order in which they happened
Chronological order or Sequence
Which type of author's purpose matches the definition below?
an author is trying to convince you to buy or do something
Persuade
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
the beginning of a story where the setting and characters are revealed
Introduction or Exposition
Which type of figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare 2 things?
ex: My parents are as sweet as sugar.
Simile
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
the central message or lesson of a story
Theme
What type of text structure matches the definition below?
an author discusses similarities and differences between 2 or more subjects
Compare & Contrast
Which type of author's purpose matches the definition below?
an author is giving you many facts on a specific topic
Inform
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
the part of the story where the problem or conflict is revealed
Rising Action
Which type of figurative language compares 2 things without the use of a transition word?
ex: Marla is a shining star when she sings.
Metaphor
Which type of figurative language uses extreme exaggeration?
This backpack weighs a ton!
Hyperbole
What type of text structure matches the definition below?
an author gives many details or characteristics on a specific topic
Description
Which type of author's purpose matches the definition below?
an author is trying to make you feel something
Entertain
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
when the story is at its highest point of interest or turning point
Climax
Which type of figurative language uses words to represent sounds?
ex: The buzz of the insects was loud.
Onomatopoeia
What are two words that have the same or almost the same meaning called?
ex: problem/conflict
Synonyms
What type of text structure matches the definition below?
an author provides information about an issue and ways to fix it
Problem & Solution
Which type of author's purpose matches the definition below?
a story told in which the narrator is a part of the story
1st person
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
the part of a story where the events and complications begin to resolve themselves
Falling Action
Which type of figurative language contains words that are not meant to be taken literally?
ex: Time flies when you're having fun.
Idiom
Which type of figurative language has repetition of a beginning sound within the same line in a poem or sentence?
ex: Mary moved to Maine last March.
Alliteration
an author tells what happened and why it happened
Which type of author's purpose matches the definition below?
a story told in which the narrator is NOT a part of the story
3rd person
Which part of the plot matches the definition below?
the part of a story where the outcome of the conflict is revealed or suggested
Resolution
Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-living things?
ex: The cupcake was calling to me.
Personification
What are two words that have opposite meanings called?
ex: problem/solution