Genres
A literary work where the author uses lines and stanzas to express feelings and emotions using figurative language, imagery and descriptive language.
What is...Poetry
When the author gives hints about something that happens later.
What is...foreshadowing
Tells the reader more information about a photograph.
What is...a caption
When an author describes something by making a comparison to something else.
Example: The angry sea swallowed the ship.
What is...figurative language
We drove down the road, moving right along schedule, when all of a sudden there was a bang, and the car lurched.
Based on this information, the reader can infer that...
What is...the car hit something or tire blew
A playwright creates scenes using lines and directions for the actors.
What is...Drama
When a main character struggles against another force or person, also known as the "problem."
What is...a conflict
Headings before a section that tell the reader what they'll read about.
What are...subheadings or subtitles
Descriptive words that authors use that involve the five senses.
What are...sensory details
He grabbed the snow, pressed it hard between his palms as he looked for the target. He knew that revenge would be sweet and he was ready to taste it.
The reader can conclude that the boy felt...
What is...angry, (mad, upset or vengeful)
Writing based on facts, information, real events and real people.
What is...Non Fiction
The turning point, the highest point of tension or conflict in a story.
What is...a climax
A text feature that gives more information on a table or graph.
What are...charts
When the author compares two things using "like" or "as."
What is...a simile
Amelia Earhart had a love for flying and being a pilot. She was also a writer, a speaker, and a fashion designer.
Based on this information, the reader can conclude that Amelia-
What is...loved more than just flying, (liked alot of different things, was well-rounded, etc.)
The true story of a person's life told by another person OR by themselves.
What is...Literary Non Fiction
A chain of events that make up a story arc.
What is...a plot
Something authors use to tell information in a nonfiction text. Examples of this includes sequential order, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast.
What is...organizational pattern or organizational structure
Words authors use to help readers create images in their mind.
What is...imagery
In the 1920's many Americans bought and sold stocks. Many of these stocks became worthless when the stock market crashed.
Based on the information in this section, the reader can conclude that the stock market crashing led to-
What is...people losing money, becoming poor, etc.
A made up story that follows a sequence of events.
What is...Fiction
When the author builds excitement or creates tension before something important happens.
What is...suspense
What the text, or part of a text, is mostly about.
What is...Main Idea
Real pictures the author uses in a text to help the reader visualize.
What are...photographs
Walt Disney was always looking for the next big idea. He was always pushing the boundaries of what could be done in a cartoon. He and his artists perfected sound and color. Walt didn't stop there.
This information implies that Walt was...
What is...creative, innovative, inventive, hard-working, etc.