Figurative Language
Compares 2 things using "like" or "as"
Simile
The part of the story where we learn about the setting and meet main characters
Exposition
Organizes the text by describing in detail
Description
A person, place thing, or idea
Noun
The author pauses the story to tell you about an event that happened in the past
Flashback
The part of a story where the conflict is resolved
Resolution
Organizes text by using dates and/or times
Chronological Order
A word that describes a noun
Adjective
A group of words that begins with the same letters/sounds
Alliteration
Describes two or more things by pointing out their similarities and differences
Compare and Contrast
A word that describes a verb
Adverb
A general statement that doesn't reflect all of the individuals in a group. (2 words)
Sweeping generalization
Maria would often forget to set her alarm for school. She decided that she needed to do something about it. She went to Wal-mart, and found an alarm clock she liked. She set it to wake her up early every day and was never late to school again.
Problem and Solution
An independent clause + a dependent clause = a _________________ sentence
Complex
Explain what a text-to-text connection is.
A text to text connection is when a story you are reading reminds you of something else you have read in another book.
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense and exciting part of a story where an action typically takes place.
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
Two independent clauses joined with a comma and a FANBOY make a _______________ sentence.
Compound
A question that the author or speaker asks their audience to emphasize a point or to have an effect
What is this type of question called?
Rhetorical question