Genre
A word that describes the TYPE of text you are reading
Genre
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
Stanza
What is the text that describes a picture called?
Caption
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
Using context clues, what does tragic mean?
Sad/awful/terrible
When the author tries to convince you to believe something or to change your belief on a topic
Persuade
What Genre features things that are imaginary?
Fiction
What is the pattern the author uses to rhyme in a poem called?
Rhyme Scheme
What are the numbers next to stanzas in a poem called?
Line numbers
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
Using context clues, what does parched mean?
Thirsty
When the author tells a story, usually with fictional characters,
Entertain
What genre features a character list at the top of the text?
Drama
What is a guess or prediction that uses background knowledge and text evidence called?
Inference/Infer
(TRUE or FALE) Text features do not provide additional information about the passage
False
We had to dash inside when it started to rain.
Using context clues, what does dash mean?
Move quickly/run
What is the author's purpose when a paragraph provides information, facts, or real life details.
Inform
What Genre features lines and stanzas?
Poetry
What is the main lesson or message in a poem called?
Theme
What is the bold text over a paragraph called?
(HINT: It informs you of what that section is going to be about)
Subtitle
Scientists use many different tests and instruments in order to PREDICT the weather for the next week or month.
Using context clues, what does predict mean?
Guess
What is another word for Purpose
Reason
Nonfiction Argumentative
What is the main message or lesson in a PASSAGE called?
Central message
What are two text features that are exclusive to the Drama genre?
Character List and Scenes
Jeff's father was IRATE because Jeff talked back to him and had a bad attitude all day long.
Using context clues, what does irate mean?
Angry/mad
What does Author's purpose mean?
The authors REASON for writing a text or passage