Text Structure
This text structure puts events in order.
sequence or chronological
The time or place of a story is...
setting
A figure of speech that compares or contrasts two or more objects using "like" or "as"
simile
What is the author's purpose based on the article title "The Effects of Tobacco Use"?
to inform
Determine the tone: Zsuzsanna was joyous to discover that her bulk order of super absorbant paper towels had arrived from Home Depot two days early!
ecstatic/excited
This text structure gives details about an object or event.
descriptive
Evan had a billion dollars and had anything he wanted. What is Evan in the story?
character
Life is a roller coaster. This is what type of figurative language?
metaphor
What is the author's purpose based on the article title "Why FlexTape is the Best Type of Tape"?
Jagatpreet went to Publix to get some super tape for his friend Zsuzsanna, but they were out of stock. He asked to speak to the manager, Ms. Oghenerioborue. She informed him his business was not wanted or needed, so he kicked her and yelled. What is the tone of Jagatpreet's reaction?
angry
Mason is in love with all things Star Wars and Max is in love with hunting and fishing. Mason loves watching Avengers and Max loves watching memes. Both students are in Ms. Miller's class. Name the text structure.
compare and contrast
The part of a story that builds and comes just before the climax is called the..
rising action
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
What is an author's purpose if a text contains humor or a story?
to entertain
What tone does the word enthusiastic hold?
positive
Mosquitoes are a type of insect that land on human flesh and suck the blood out of their victims. These creatures come from wet, cold conditions to feed. To stop the infestation, simply use bug spray.
problem and solution
The most important part of a story that includes the most action or biggest event is called the..
climax
My alarm clock yells at me to get up out of bed. What type of figurative language does this sentence contain?
personification
Determine the author's point of view: I was walking to the park, but this tiny ant came to fight me!
first person
What tone does the word ugly hold?
negative
Icarus, son of Daedalus, dared to fly next to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax. The feathers came loose and he plummeted to his death. What is the text structure?
cause and effect
The ending of a story where events are wrapped up is called the...
resolution
She sells seashells by the sea shore. What type of figurative language does this sentence contain?
alliteration
Determine the author's point of view: My brother went to the bowling alley and played with his friend, Bob, which is just a block of wood, and they had fun together.
third person
What tone does the word cool hold?
neutral