Figurative Language
Elements of Plot
Text Structures
Author's Purpose / Type of Texts
Grab Bag - Mix
100
A word that sounds like or means the same thing as it's name.
Onomatopoeia
100

The time and place of a story. 

plot

100
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
100

A text that is not true.

Fiction

100

The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.

Theme

200

Jane sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.

Personification

200

A conflict that is within yourself. 

Internal conflict

200
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
Descriptive
200

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

200

When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.

Inference

300
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
300

When the problem is solved...

The resolution

300
Listing events or explaining steps in order.
Sequence
300
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
300

A struggle or argument between two characters.

conflict
400

I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

Hyperbole

400

Making a guess of what the story will be about using pictures and key words

A prediction

400
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
400
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 2013!
To persuade
400

What is a narrator?

The person who tells the story.

500

John was an ox as he rolled the boulder up the steep hill.

Metaphor

500

What is the climax of a story?

The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place.

500
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the groud that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns becasue no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause / Effect
500
A text that is true and informational.
Expository
500

Creating a picture in your mind of what is happening. 

Imagery

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