It's All About Literature
The who or what the story is about.
What is topic?
The most important idea about the topic. The key details point to it. Each paragraph or section may have one of its own.
What is a Main Idea?
A story written to entertain their reader
He was as brave as a lion in facing the challenges of life.
What is a simile?
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
What does plethora mean?
a. few
b. a large amount
c. size
d. a reduction
What word means a large amount?
Different points of view of a story.
What is 1st and 3rd person?
Facts/proof
What is evidence?
Written to express a writer's viewpoint on a specific topic, backed by reasons and evidence, and to persuade the reader to consider or agree with that viewpoint
What is opinion writing?
Her voice was music to their ears.
What is a metaphor?
A graphic description.
Which word could replace graphic?
a. numbered b. lengthy and dullc. handwritten d. clear and detailed
What is clear and detailed?
The message of a piece of literature; the lesson being taught; moral of the story.
What is theme?
Historical and Scientific.
What are types of informational text?
The part of the story where the writer introduces the main character, setting, and provides a hook to make the reader interested.
What is an introduction?
The flowers begged for water.
What is personification?
Read the excerpt.
What word could replace excerpt?
a. professional advice b. selection from a written work
c. answer d. essay
What is "selection from a written work"?
A text structure used in literature.(Name all 4)
What are cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological order, compare/contrast?
Found under a picture or diagram. Helps to add or clarify information.
What is a caption?
The corrected, edited copy of a writing submitted.
What is a final draft?
Bang! Pop! Zang!
What is an onomatopoeia?
Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.
What does yearn mean as used in the sentence?
a. desired b. regretted
c. doubted d. became
What is a synonym for desired?
Not explicitly stated in the text. Must "read between the lines" and make an educated guess.
What is an inference?
Used to inform readers about a topic with facts and examples.
What is the purpose of informational text?
Opinion, narrative, and informational.
What are types of writing prompts?
The collective name for language which adds description to a passage or enhances understanding.
What is figurative language?
The esteemed visitor paid us a flattering comment.
What word could replace esteemed?
a. respected b. celebrity
c. well-known d. important
What is "respected"?