text structure
figurative language
subgenre
subgenre
subgenre
100

I am going to write about the differences in northern and southern hemispheres

compare/contrast

100

A mexican magician was doing a magic trick. He said, Uno, Dose, and he disappeared without a trace

pun

100

It is a short story with no known original that tells the tale of a well hero that has been exaggerated over time.

legend

100

In this novel, Wizards train their dragons to be their defenders.

fantasy

100

Sally Jones was the heroine of the novel "Across Five Aprils" that was set during the civil war.

historical fiction

200

I am going to write a fictional story.  What text structure would be used?

chronological

200

The highway was a long silvery ribbon stretching to the horizon.

metaphor

200

The detective is spending many long hours trying to discover who committed the crime.

mystery

200

These stories are told about the wild west and the exaggerated accomplishments of the hero.

tall tale

200

The princess, attended to by the garden animals, met her prince and lived happily ever after.

fairy tale

300

What text structure would be used if someone was wanting to know what my room looked like?

descriptive

300

Life is a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.

extended metaphor

300

After much research, I have decided to write a book about my most memorable student.

biography

300

Star Wars, with the advanced technology and settings in other worlds, have fascinated audiences for years.

sci fi

300

What subgenre is a science book.

informational text

400

The author has to show that his argument is valid.

claim and evidence

400

Education serves as the doorway to a future with more opportunities.

personification

400

This very short story is told by the camel that has learned how to appreciate his own talents.

fable

400

Michael Jordan has accomplishment so much in his life, he wrote a book about his life.

autobiography

400

Susie enters her daily thoughts in her journal.

personal writings

500

The author wants to write about what has caused global warming.

cause/effect

500
Sam thought he was George Washington when he was elected to Student Council.

allusion

500

Passed down over generations, this story tries to explain why the ocean rises and falls with the tides.

myth

500

What subgenre is "The Outsiders"?

realisitc fiction

500

The Shakespeare play about Romeo and Juliet ended in the death of both characters.

tragedy