What does the synonym mean?
Means the same as the word.
What is the purpose of an informational text?
To give information.
An author may want reader to compare and __________ two text.
contrast
Mrs. Norwell's diamond shined like the early morning sun
simile
What is an antonym?
The opposite of the word.
Name all the elements of a plot diagram.
Exposition, RA, FA, resolution.
An alphabetical listing of important terms and definitions. Found in back of book
glossary
When we read paired selections we look for what is________ or different in two passages.
similar
BOOM! is an example of?
Onomatopoeia.
(1)We put beautiful ornaments on our tree. (2) For example, our cat broke some of them.
Sentence 2 needs a more appropriate transition. Which of the following should replace For example?
In conclusion
However
In addition
Also
B
Name the six genre's we have reviewed.
Literary Fiction
Literary Nonfiction
Informational
Drama
Argumentative
Poetry
Titles that distinguish different sections to organize topics and ideas
headings and subheadings
Two selections may or may not be the same kind of literature or ______.
genre
List four examples of figurative language
Hyperbole, personification, alliteration, metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, imagery
What are the three points of view and give examples of each?
1st- I
2nd- we
3rd- they
What are the five text structures for author’s purpose?
Sequence, problem & solution, compare & contrast, description, cause & effect
Alice wrote a story about everything that went wrong when she forgot to set her alarm and then overslept. Her story followed a _________ text structure.
cause and effect
We need to remember to draw conclusions about the ______ or reason for writing the texts.
author's purpose.
Lines and space
Splish, splash, I was taking a bath is an example of?
Onomatopoeia
By using imagery in the author creates a ___________in the reader’s mind, to promote the five ____________.
image
senses, touch, taste, sight, hear, see
The chain of events in a scientific experiment can be represented using a chronological flow chart. The text structure of these events in paragraph form would follow the ________ text structure.
order and sequence.
true or false
When reading paired passages, readers should reread both passages and analyze the connection between the two.
true
As I strolled along the beach, the sun reached out and hugged my face. This is an example of
Personification
Combine the two simple sentences:
The florist delivered red roses. The customer wanted pink ones.
The florist delivered red roses, but the customer wanted pink ones.