Suffix Stuff
In the sentence “The dog was timid around strangers,” what does timid most likely mean?
Shy or nervous
These tell us what a section is about and help organize information.
Subheading
These are the "paragraphs" of a poem.
Stanzas
This is where and when the story takes place.
Setting
A fight between two characters is this kind of conflict.
character vs. character
What word means the opposite of “generous”?
Selfish
This part of a story introduces the characters and setting.
Introduction or the beginning
The way a poem sounds or flows, often created by rhyming words.
rhythm or rhyme
The feeling or atmosphere in a story is called this.
Mood
A character lost in a snowstorm faces this kind of conflict.
character vs. nature
In the sentence “She was reluctant to try the new food,” what does reluctant mean?
Not eager or unwilling
A short writing that gives real facts and teaches something is called this.
Non-fiction
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Simile
A cold, dark forest can create this kind of mood.
Scary or mysterious
A character who struggles to believe in themselves faces this.
character vs. self
If something is described as fragile, what does that tell you about it?
It is easily broken or delicate
These clues around a hard word help you figure out its meaning.
Context clues
The speaker of a poem is not always this.
Author
Stories can have settings that are real or ____.
imaginary/fantasy?
When a character is trying to change unfair rules, it's this type.
character vs. society
In a story, you read: “The teacher’s voice was barely audible over the noise.” What does audible mean?
Able to be heard
This is the message or life lesson in a fictional story.
Theme
When a poet repeats a word or phrase, it’s called this.
Repetition
The setting can affect what happens in a story, also called this.
plot
The problem in the story is also called this.
conflict