Informational
This text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.
What is compare and contrast?
This type of figurative language compares two things using like or as.
What is a simile?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What is a simile?
Meta and what other social media company are being held liable on all counts in a case accusing them of creating an intentionally addictive product?
What is Youtube?
Maria wants to try out for the basketball team, but she is afraid of failing. Her brother also tells her she’s not good enough.
What are character vs. self and character vs. character?
This structure explains why something happens and what happens as a result.
What is cause and effect?
This figurative language directly compares two unlike things without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
“The classroom was a zoo during group work.”
What is a metaphor?
What country has become the first in the world to declare a state of national emergency thanks to a war thousands of miles away?
What is the Phillipines?
Jamal argues with his parents about a strict curfew while also feeling unsure if he should sneak out anyway.
What are character vs. character and character vs. self?
Words like first, next, and finally are signal words for this text structure.
What is chronological (sequence)?
This type of figurative language gives human qualities to animals or objects.
What is personification?
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is personification?
What is Iran?
A group of hikers are lost during a storm, and one member blames another for getting them off track.
What are character vs. nature and character vs. character?
This structure presents a problem and then gives one or more solutions.
What is problem and solution?
This figurative language uses exaggerated statements to show strong feeling or create emphasis.
What is hyperbole?
“I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
What is hyperbole?
What is the most widely grown crop in the United States by acreage?
What is corn?
A student disagrees with a school rule about uniforms and also worries about getting in trouble for breaking it.
What are character vs. society and character vs. self?
This text structure lists characteristics, features, or examples of a topic.
What is description?
This type of figurative language repeats beginning consonant sounds in nearby words (like “wild winds whispered”).
What is alliteration?
“Sally sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is alliteration?
What is the annual report that specifies exactly which fruits and veggies retain the most pesticides?
What is the Dirty Dozen?
During a competition, a runner struggles with exhaustion, faces strong winds, and competes against a rival who keeps pushing ahead.
*there are 3 parts to this answer
What are character vs. self, character vs. nature, and character vs. character?