Figurative Language
a comparison made in text comparing 2 things using the words like or as
simile
a personal belief that cannot be proven true
opinion
a brief description of a longer work; only tells the most important details usually in order
summary
information in the passage is organized in order of time: time order
chronological order/ sequential order
the person telling the story
narrator
a comparison of 2 things for instance: The clouds are cotton.
metaphor
place and time of a story or passage of text
the setting
the message or take away of a passage or story; it is usually a few words and is meant for many people
theme
two or more things are described-their similarities and differences are discussed
compare/contrast
a quality possessed by a character, describes the type of person Examples: determined, hardworking, selfish
character trait
when authors give living qualities to a non-living object
personification
Name 3 things you must remember in writing a multi-paragraph response.
indent, intro, conclusion, restate question-prompt, body paragraphs, cite text evidence by naming the passage, reread to self
an educated guess about a passage based on the author's clues and the reader's prior knowledge; "reading between the lines"
inference/infer
The part of a story that is the turning point. It usually is the most exciting/emotional point of the story. When the conflict is at its highest point.
climax
To help you understand an unknown vocabulary word what should you use in the text to help you?
context/context clues
Words that are written as they sound. example: buzz
onomatopoeia
a problem that the main character in a story must have
conflict
what a story or article is mostly about
main idea
Information printed below or near a picture that describes how the picture relates to the text
caption
the way someone sees their situation, surroundings and what happens to them: writers use different characters to tell stories and this shows this
point of view
The use of common phrases that are not taken literally. Example: It's raining cats and dogs.
idiom
These should be used in essays to show organization and help the essay flow. They are usually found at the beginning of paragraphs and sentences. What are they and name 3 of them.
transition words: first, next, then, finally, in conclusion, for example, furthermore, one, two...
The end of a story
resolution
Which text structure is this an example of?
“Earthquakes happen all over the world in areas called seismic zones. Seismic zones occur where the plates of crust covering the Earth’s surface meet each other. Inside the Earth, the mantle is always moving, which in turn moves the plates. These plates push against each other, building up tension between them. When the tension between plates becomes too great, they grind against each other, causing the Earth’s surface to tremble and shake.”
cause/effect
How many paragraphs should you write in your essay?
What is the highest score you can get on your writing?
5
4