Narrative
The main conflict in the novel My Brother Sam is Dead (__________ vs. __________)
The sequence of events that happens in a story.
Plot
What was the author's purpose in The Outsiders?
Entertain
This text structure identifies a problem and poses solutions.
Problem and Solution
The general topic of a piece of nonfiction- The point the author is trying to make
Main Idea
He went to the store.
This sentence is in _____________ point of view.
Third Person
A struggle between opposing forces that moves the plot forward
Conflict
What is the author's purpose in a cooking recipe?
Inform
This text structure presents ideas in the order in which they happen.
Chronological
Key facts, examples, and other kinds of information that reinforce the main idea
Supporting Details
Who is the protagonist of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy
The person, group, or force that works against the main character of a story.
Antagonist
What is the author's purpose in a speech that convinces people not to litter?
Persuade
This text structure provides explanations for things that happen.
Cause and Effect
Words or phrases that separate the text and highlight what each section of the article is about
Subheading
This method of comparison uses the words "like" or "as."
Simile
The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary fiction work. An idea that presents itself in a piece of writing.
Theme
What is the author's purpose in an issue of a comic book?
Entertain
This text structure discusses two or more ideas and shows how they are different and similar.
Compare and Contrast
The words underneath or next to a photograph that accompanies an article or work of nonfiction
Caption
The part of a narrative text where the conflict comes to a head; in the middle of the plot diagram.
Climax
A character that changes throughout a story
Dynamic
What is the author's purpose in a paper that explains what a charity does and why you should donate to it?
Persuade
This text structure describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples.
Description
A list of details that expand on an article; sometimes found in the sidebar of an article
Bulleted List