Text Structure
Figurative Language
Nonfiction Text Features
Context Clues
100

 A volcano is a cone of rock that erupts lava, ash, and gas, shaking the ground and sometimes creating new land.Which text structure is this?

Description

100

He was graceful as a gazelle.

Simile

100

That can you find in a table of contents?

A list of chapters, sections, and page numbers

100

 Constellations, such as The Little Dipper and The Big Dipper, can be seen in the night sky. Using the example clue, the word constellations in this sentence means

Group of stars

200

The sudden downpour soaked the already saturated ground, causing the river to rapidly swell and overflow its banks, flooding the nearby fields, washing away crops, and damaging homes along the water’s edge. What text structure is this?

Cause and Effect

200

Lightning danced across the sky.

Personification

200

-Why would an author use bold text within a paragraph?  

 To emphasize key points or terms within a text.

200

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. Using the example clue, the word nutritious in this sentence means:

Healthy

300

The school’s outdated textbooks were making it difficult for students to keep up with the current curriculum; to address this, the district allocated funds to update the textbooks and introduce digital resources, improving learning opportunities for everyone. What text structure is this?

Problem/Solution

300

I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

Hyperbole

300

If you were trying to find information about the causes of the Great Depression in a history book, which text feature would you likely use first: the table of contents, the index, or a glossary?

 Table of contents

300

Thespians, such as Tom Cruise, George Lopez, and Hilary Duff, star in movies and television shows. Using the example clue, the word thespians in this sentence means

 Actor

400

First, the team gathered for a meeting to discuss the project and come up with a clear plan of action. They assigned specific tasks to each member based on their strengths and expertise. Afterward, everyone worked on their individual tasks, ensuring they followed the plan and communicated regularly for updates. Once each part was completed, they reviewed everything to make sure it fit together well. Finally, the team combined all the work into one cohesive presentation and shared it with the group, ensuring they addressed any questions or feedback that came up

Sequence

400

My cat, Tom, began to ‘’hiss’’ after getting wet from the shower.

Onomatopoeia

400

Why might an author use boldface text within a paragraph?

To emphasize a specific word or phrase

400

Biomes on Earth include the plants and animals in the grasslands, the plants and animals in the deserts, and the plants and animals in the rain forests. Using the example clue, the word biomes in this sentence means

Communities

500

The rise in social media usage has led to an increase in online connections, allowing people to communicate instantly across the globe. However, this constant connectivity has also caused a decline in face-to-face interactions. As a result, some people have reported feeling more isolated despite being digitally connected. This shift in communication has led to concerns about the impact of social media on mental health, as individuals struggle to balance their online and offline relationships

Cause and Effect

500

He has a heart of gold.

Metaphor 

500

 Vicissitudes, such as circumstances, developments, or journeys in life, can change a person forever. Using the example clue, the word vicissitudes in this sentence means

Life experiences