Figurative Language
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Simile
What is the time and place where a story happens?
Setting
A short version of the story including the main idea and key details.
Summary
The narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “me.”
First Person
The people, animals, or creatures in a story.
Characters
Saying one thing is another (not using like or as).
Metaphor
What is the main problem in a story called?
Conflict
What the text is mostly about.
Main Idea
The narrator is not in the story and uses “he,” “she,” or “they.”
Third Person
A message or life lesson the author wants you to learn.
Theme
Giving human traits to non-human things.
Personification
Who is the main character in a story?
Protagonist
Details that support the main idea.
Supporting Details
The person or voice telling the story.
Narrator
A conversation between characters.
Dialogue
Words that help readers imagine with their five senses.
Imagery
What do we call the “bad guy” or force that goes against the main character?
Antagonist
Using clues from the story and what you already know to make a smart guess.
Inference
The author’s attitude about the subject.
Tone
A tool used by authors to make writing more creative (includes similes, metaphors, etc.).
Figurative Language
An extreme exaggeration, like “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Hyperbole
What do we call the sequence of events in a story?
Plot
A way to organize your thoughts while reading, often using a chart or notes.
Graphic Organizer
The feeling the reader gets from the story.
Mood
The perspective or point of view the story is told from.
Point of View