Text Structures Definitions
nvolves identifying similarities and/or differences. contrasting involves comparing two or more objects or events in order to show their differences.
compare and contrast
words that mean the opposite of other words
antonyms
synonyms
The beginning introduction of the story
exposition
organizes text to show how something happened.
cause and effect
Cause and effect
words that share meanings with other words.
synonyms
up- down
antonyms
when the conflict decreases
falling action
The ability to retell the events within a given text in the order in which they occurred
sequence
Aya is wearing a burgundy uniform shirt and victor is wearing a burgundy uniform shirt as well.
compare and contrast
words that sound alike but have different meanings.
homonyms
sun- son
homonyms
when the conflict arises
rising action
the structure of the text that gives a reader the problem then shows how the problem is solved.
problem and solution
Darvin likes to ride his bike at home but he notices his bike tire was flat. Therefore he asked his neighbor Dauphin if he had an air pump he can borrow.
Problem and Solution
compares two things direct without using like or as
METAPHOR
its raining cats and dogs
metaphor
a story about someone else life
GIVES OPPOSING VIEWS ON A PARTICULAR SUBJECT. PROVIDES EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT CLAIMS
argumentative and support
Nora thinks music club is the best club there is at SSA Phoenix. Yaya thinks sports club is the best club at SSA phoenix
argumentative
the repetition of the beginning letter sounds in two or more neighboring words
alliteration
Kymani is as fast as a cheetah!
similie
personification