Text Structure
Because heavy rain flooded the streets, the school was closed for the day.
explanation
A brief explanation of a picture
Caption
This is an exaggerated statement
"This backpack weighs a ton!"
hyperbole
What does the root aqua- mean
"Aquamarine" or "Aquatic"
Water
haikus have ____ lines
3 lines
Unlike cats, dogs are usually eager to please their owners.
comparison
Title
"The cupcake is calling my name"
personification
What does the root micro- mean
"Microscope" or "microphone"
small
Gentle breeze whispers,
Leaves dance in the golden light,
Nature's soft embrace.
haiku
First she woke up, then she ate breakfast, and finally she left for school.
chronological
The title of a section of text that introduces a topic
heading or subheading
A comparison of two things, using like or as
"Your smile is as bright as the sun"
Simile
What does the root photo- mean
"photograph" or "photosynthesis"
Light
The stars in the sky twinkle bright,
Guiding us through the quiet night.
With whispers of dreams in the air,
We drift through the world without a care.
rhymed verse
The classroom was too noisy, so the teacher used a quiet signal.
Problem and solution
A visual representation of data
A word that imitates a sound
"Buzz" "POP"
onomatopoeia
"antibiotic" or "antagonist"
Against
The river flows without asking why,
Carrying stories from the past,
The wind moves through the trees,
Each leaf whispering its own secret.
free verse
The butterfly had bright blue wings with tiny white spots.
description
A graph that shows events that happen over a period of time
timeline
phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of the words in it.
"kick the bucket"
idiom
What does the root geo- mean?
"geography" or "geology"
earth
There once was a cat from the coast,
Who loved to eat buttered toast.
He'd leap with a cheer,
And dance without fear,
Until he was stuck on a post!
limerick