Text structures
Which text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
Compare and Contrast
Writing that tells a story is called what?
Narrative writing
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
As fast as a cheetah" is an example of what?
Simile
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
This structure explains events in the order they happened.
Sequence or Chronological Order
What type of writing is used to explain or inform the reader about a topic?
Informational writing
A word that shows action or a state of being.
Verb
Time is a thief" is an example of what figurative language?
Metaphor
What do we call the effect a piece of writing has on the reader
Impact
What structure does a passage that gives details to paint a picture in your mind use?
Descriptive
This type of writing tries to convince the reader of something.
Argumentative writing
A word that describes a noun.
Adjective
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" is an example of what?
Hyperbole
Who is the current president of the United States?
Donald Trump
Which text structure shows how one event causes another to happen
Cause and Effect
Which type of writing includes characters, a setting, and a plot?
Narrative writing
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Adverb
What type of figurative language uses a play on words for humor or effect?
Pun
Name a popular streaming platform used to watch shows and movies.
Netflix, Disney, Hulu,
This structure explains a challenge and how it is solved.
Problem and Solution
A research report is an example of what type of writing?
Informational writing
A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
Prepositional Phrase
“It’s raining cats and dogs” is an example of what kind of expression?
Idiom
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa