a story that is not real, may include magical powers and talking animals.
What is a fantasy?
100
Goose bumps make me shiver. I get little bumps on my skin. They look like sesame seeds.
What is description?
100
The when and where a story takes place
What is the setting?
100
The words and definitions at the back of a textbook.
What is a glossary?
100
a comparison between two things using the words like or as
What is a simile?
200
a fictional story that often tells about science and technology
What is a science fiction?
200
DisneyWorld is a theme park in Florida. There are many rides at Disneyworld. I think Disneyworld is more fun than Disneyland.
What is fact and opinion?
200
The people or animals in a story.
Who are characters?
200
The darkening of a word in a passage.
What is bold print?
200
a familiar phrase in which the words do not mean what they actually say?
What is an idiom?
300
another name for a play
What is drama?
300
Chocolate chip cookies are peanut butter cookies both taste great. However, they are formed differently. Chocolate chip cookies are dropped by the teaspoon. Peanut butter cookies are pressed down with a fork.
What is compare and contrast?
300
The events of a story.
What is the plot?
300
The words under a picture.
What is a caption?
300
a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is another (without the use of like or as)
What is a metaphor?
400
a type of genre in which new editions appear on a regular schedule
What is a periodical?
400
Do not over fertilize your strawberries. This can cause a reduction in yield, the increase of losses from frost and foliar disease and result in winter injury.
What is cause and effect?
400
A conversation spoken between characters?
What is dialogue?
400
The beginning of a new section of information.
What is a heading or subheading?
400
the use of vivid language to create a picture in the reader's mind?
What is imagery?
500
a made up story often involving gods or goddesses
What is a myth?
500
If you can't remember your dreams, but want to, keep a journal by your bed so that you can record them as soon as you wake up.
What is problem and solution?
500
The big idea or message the author wants to share with the readers.
What is the theme?
500
A picture showing how something works or its specific parts.
What is a diagram?
500
The giving of human qualities to an object or thing.