Figurative Language
A word that sounds like or means the same thing as it's name. BOOM, CRACK, POP
Onomatopoeia
We learn about the setting, meet main characters and find out what the story will be about.
Exposition
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem / Solution
A newspaper
Inform
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
Jane sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.
Personification
The part of a story that reveals or suggests an outcome. The story comes to a reasonable ending
Resolution
Uses time to present information through events or steps
Signal words: Actual use of dates, after, when
Chronological
What is the purpose of the following passage? Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
To inform
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
Schema+textual evidence=______________
Inference
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
The main conflict is introduced
Initiating Event
Tells the order of how facts, events or concepts happened
Signal words: today, meanwhile, now, next
Sequential
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
Text Feature
The author wants you to think or feel a certain way about a topic, to convince you (Example: commercial or advertisement)
Generalization
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Action after the Climax
Falling Action
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2019!
To persuade
Identify the type of author's purpose:
the author wants to provide you with details or facts about a topic (examples: textbooks, encyclopedias, or almanacs)
Inform
John was an ox as he rolled the boulder up the steep hill.
Metaphor
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
Climax
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause / Effect
What would the author's purpose be for a cookbook or manual?
Explain, tells you how to do something
When you take a word or statement to mean exactly what is says.
Literal