Parts of Speech
This part of speech replaces a noun.
Pronoun
Hints in the text that help you understand unknown words.
Context Clues
A sentence that asks a question.
Interrogative
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
Simile
The sequence of events in a story.
Plot
These words describe nouns.
Adjectives
“The arid desert was extremely dry.” What does arid mean?
Dry
A sentence that gives a command.
Imperative
An object, person, or place that represents a bigger idea.
Symbolism
Using clues to figure out something not stated.
Inference
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This part of speech shows action or being.
Verbs
"The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch whenever visitors came over." What does timid mean?
Shy
This punctuation shows possession or contractions.
Apostrophe
Hints or clues about events that will happen later in a story.
Foreshadowing
The lesson or message of a story.
Theme
These connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Conjunctions
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"The teacher praised Mia for being diligent and always completing her work on time." What does diligent mean?
Hardworking
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A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence is called this.
Independent Clause
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.
Irony
The person telling the story.
Narrator
These show relationships like “in,” “on,” and “under.”
Prepositions
"The scorching sun made everyone search for shade."
What does scorching mean?
Very hot
Fix: “me and my friend went to the store.”
My friend and I went to the store
A reference to a famous person, event, book, or myth that the author expects readers to recognize.
Allusion
Proof from the text that supports an answer.
Text Evidence