Story Elements
The lesson, message or moral of the story
Theme
What is Mr. Neck being compared to in the following metaphor?
"Mr. Neck storms into class, a bull chasing thirty-three red flags." — Speak by Laurie Anderson.
a bull
What is a strategies to use for a short answer response?
RACE
What word means to
To examine two or more objects, ideas, or characters to identify their similarities—how they are alike or share common characteristics
compare
In this text structure we may see dates or clue words like
first, then, next
before, after
What is chronological or sequence?
The princess was kind and gentle. Is this an example of direct characterization or indirect?
Direct
What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
to have a completely mistaken idea, pursue the wrong line of thought, or accuse the wrong person.
Explain the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization.
Direct characterization explicitly tells the reader about a character's personality, while indirect characterization reveals it through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others
What is a word that means
To look at how things are different.
contrast
In this text structure we may see clue words like:
dilemma
problem
resolution
What is problem and solution?
The turning point or highest emotional point of the story.
Climax
What type of figurative language is used? "The camera loved the young actress."
Personification
What does the phrase "point of view" mean?
Someone's attitude, perspective, or opinion towards someone or something based on their background knowledge or past experiences.
What is a word that means
To give or provide something. To add value.
Contribute
In this text structure we may see the clue words:
however
on the other hand
similarly
like/unlike
What is compare and contrast?
What can a character's thoughts, feelings or reactions reveal to the reader?
Character Traits
Perspective
What does the metaphore "Time is a thief" mean?
Time goes by fast
What should you do if you don't know the meaning of a word?
You need to use context clues.
This word means to
To tell or write about something in detail, using words to create a clear picture in the reader’s or listener’s mind.
Describe
In this text structure we may see the clue words:
because
if ... then
consequently
as a result
What is cause and effect?
The introduction of characters, setting, and the basic situation.
Exposition
What does the metaphor "Her smile was a lighthouse" mean?
her smile is guiding/shining
A change in a character's point of view can often help us determine a ________ of the story
Theme
What word means to
To break a complex topic, text, or problem into smaller parts to study how they work together.
Analyze
The purpose of this text structure is to tell what happened and why it happened.
What is cause and effect?