Plot & Story Elements
What is the part of the story where characters and setting are introduced?
Exposition
The most important idea in a nonfiction text is called the ___.
main idea
Her smile was as bright as the sun” is an example of a ___.
simile
A narrator who is a character in the story is using which point of view?
first person
A text that explains how two things are alike and different uses what structure?
compare and contrast
Which part of the story shows the highest point of tension or conflict?
Climax
True or False: Supporting details must connect directly to the main idea.
True
The root “geo” means ___.
Earth
A narrator who knows everything about every character is called
third person omniscient
A text that shows problems and how they are solved uses what structure?
problem and solution
In a story, the struggle between two opposing forces is called ___.
Conflict
Which of these is a main idea? A) Penguins are birds. B) Penguins cannot fly but are excellent swimmers.
B) Penguins cannot fly but are excellent swimmers.
What type of figurative language is this? “The thunder grumbled angrily.”
personification
What are the three main purposes an author has when writing?
Persuade, inform, entertain
What text structure is being used? First, melt the butter. Next, stir in the sugar.
sequence/chronological
What do we call hints or clues an author gives about future events?
Foreshadowing
What is the difference between a summary and the main idea?
A main idea is the central point; a summary retells key points/details
Which context clue type is being used? “The habitat, or natural home, of the animal was destroyed.”
defintion clue
What are the three main purposes an author has when writing?
second person
What do we call evidence that supports a claim or main idea?
text evidence
Arrange these plot parts in order: climax, exposition, resolution, rising action, falling action.
exposition → rising action → climax → falling action → resolution
Which sentence best states the main idea of a text about recycling? A) Recycling can help reduce pollution and save resources. B) Plastic is made from oil.
A
What does “benevolent” most likely mean in this sentence? The benevolent teacher gave her students extra time on the test
kind, generous
How does the author’s purpose differ between an advertisement and a science article?
Ad = persuade, Science = inform
Name two ways authors might connect ideas across different texts.
compare, contrast, cause/effect, theme, perspective, etc