Text Features, Structure, and Visuals
What text feature tells you the topic of a section?
Heading
"She is as brave as a lion" is an example of what figurative language?
Simile
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The most important point the author wants to make.
What is "author’s purpose" if they try to convince you of something?
To persuade
What is a "cause"?
Why something happens
If a text is organized by "first, next, finally," what structure is it?
Sequence
What is it called when an object is given human traits?
Personification
If you summarize a story, what should you leave out?
Minor details
What is the tone if an author uses serious and formal language?
Serious or formal.
What is an "effect"?
What happens because of something.
What helps you quickly find information in a nonfiction book?
Table of contents or index
What does "hyperbole" mean?
Extreme exaggeration
What do supporting details do for the main idea?
They provide a greater description of the explanation
If an author's attitude sounds excited, what is the mood?
Energetic or upbeat
If a character uses an umbrella because it’s raining, what is the cause?
It’s raining
What text feature can help the reader understand visuals better?
Captions, diagrams, or maps
Sally sells seashells by the seashore
If two main ideas are presented, how should you summarize?
Combine both ideas briefly
Why might an author use emotional words?
To persuade or connect with feelings
What does "inference" mean when reading?
Making a guess based on clues and knowledge.
How can a diagram help you understand nonfiction text?
It shows information visually to make it clearer.
What is "BOOM" an example of?
Onomatopoeia
How do you identify the main idea in an informational text?
Look for repeated ideas or focus in the text.
Why would an author choose to write in the first person?
Bonus: What is the difference between 1st and 3rd person?
To give the reader a direct, personal insight into the character’s thoughts and feelings.
Through your point of view versus another character
How do you find the effect of a historical event?
Look at what changed afterward.