Sequence of events
a word used to introduce the event that happens at the beginning of the story
What is "first"?
the author's purpose when they are telling you a story for fun; it could be true or made-up..
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C.Entertain
What is "entertain"?
This is an example of what type of figurative language? He runs as fast as a tiger.
What is a "simile"?
Make an inference: Ms. Dall put on her coat, gloves, boots, and a scarf. What season is it?
What is "it is winter"?
The part of the story structure that tells you where and when the story takes place.
A. Plot
B. Setting
C. Climax
What is the "setting"?
put the following words in the correct order: finally, next, then, first
What is "first, next, then, finally"?
the point of view when the author is part of the story and uses words like "I" and "me"
A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
What is "first person"?
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What type of figurative language is this?
She is so tall that her head is in the clouds.
What is hyperbole?
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Make an inference: Tim put his hands over his ears.
What is "he is in a loud place"?
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The part of the story that tells you about the important events.
A. Plot
B. Resolution
C. Climax
What is the "plot"?
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a word used to introduce the last event that happens in a story
What is "finally" or "last"?
the author's purpose when they give you facts and/or information about a topic
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C.Entertain
What is "inform"?
The wind danced through the trees.
What is "personification"?
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Make an inference. Jill wrapped gifts, hung stockings, and hung lights outside her house. What holiday is she celebrating?
What is "it is Christmas"?
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The theme of a story is what the author wants you to __________.
Hint: what is the point of fable stories?
What is "learn"?
What is "in order"?
the purpose when the author wants you to believe or think in a specific way or buy a product
A. persuade
B. inform
C. entertain
What is "persuade"?
What type of figurative language is this?
He is a tiger on the track.
What is a "metaphor"?
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.?
What word describes the people/animals in the story.
Who are the "characters"?
if events are out of order, the reader may be ________
A. Knowledgable
B. Confused
What is "confused"?
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What is the point of view when the author is not part of the story and you can hear all of the characters' thoughts
A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
What is "third person" point of view?
What type of figurative language is this?
You are a spitting image of your dad. You are a chip of the old block.
What is "idiom"?
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Make a prediction. The aliens hid their spaceship behind the red barn.
What is (up to teacher on response)?
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What order do the following plot elements go in:
(climax, resolution, exposition, rising action, falling action)
What is . . . exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution