Sequence of events
Author's Purpose and Point of View
Figurative Language
Inferences and Predictions
Story Structure and Theme
100

a word used to introduce the event that happens at the beginning of the story

What is "first"?

100

the author's purpose when they are telling you a story for fun; it could be true or made-up

What is "entertain"?

100

This is an example of what type of figurative language?  He runs as fast as a tiger.

What is a "simile"?

100
Make an inference: Ms. Dall put on her coat, gloves, boots, and a scarf.
What is "it is winter"?
100

The part of the story structure that tells you where and when the story takes place.

What is the "setting"?

200

put the following words in the correct order: finally, next, then, first

What is "first, next, then, finally"?

200

the point of view when the author is part of the story and uses words like "I" and "me"

What is "first person"?

200

What type of figurative language is this?

She is so tall that her head is in the clouds.

What is hyperbole?

200

Make an inference:  Tim put his hands over his ears and closed his eyes.

What is "he is in a loud place"?

200

The part of the story that tells you about the important events.

What is the "plot"?

300

a word used to introduce the last event that happens in a story

What is "finally" or "last"?

300

the author's purpose when they give you facts and/or information about a topic

What is "inform"?

300
What type of figurative language is this?


The wind danced through the trees.

What is "personification"?

300

Make an inference.  Jill wrapped gifts, hung stockings, and hung lights outside her house.

What is "it is Christmas"?

300

The theme of a story is what the author wants you to __________.

What is "learn"?

400
for the reader to make sense of the story, events should happen ____________

What is "in order"?

400

the purpose when the author wants you to believe or think in a specific way or buy a product

What is "persuade"?

400

What type of figurative language is this?

He is a tiger on the track.

What is a "metaphor"?

400

Make a prediction.  Ms. Dall is ready for the last day of school.

What is . . . she's ready for summer, she's ready to sleep in, she's ready to travel, etc.?

400

The part of the story that tells you about the people/animals in the story.

Who are the "characters"?

500

if events are out of order, the reader may be ________

What is "confused"?

500

the point of view when the author is not part of the story and you can hear all of the characters' thoughts

What is "third person" point of view?

500

What type of figurative language is this?

You're just like your dad.  You are a chip of the old block.

What is "idiom"?

500

Make a prediction.  The aliens hid their spaceship behind the red barn.

What is . . . ?

500

What has been the theme of our class for this year online?

What is . . . work hard, keep trying, ask questions, be your own superhero, etc.?

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