Text Features
- list important parts of the text with page numbers
-helps readers quickly find topics
what is table of contents
Describes or lists ideas about a topic and/or gives examples
Look for words like for example, such as, further, in addition
what is description
is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things and uses the words “like” or “as” and they are commonly used in everyday communication
what is simile
The people or creatures who populate the story and drive the action, including protagonists, antagonists
what is characters
The perspective from which a story is told
what is point of view
-a photo or drawing that shows the parts of something
-helps readers visualize
what is diagram
describes events in the order they occur or should be understood
look for words like first, second, third, before, initially, next
what is chronological
is a statement that compares two things that are not alike. Unlike similes, metaphors do not use the words “like” or “as.” Such statements only make sense when the reader understands the connection between the two things being compared.
what is metaphor
The time and place in which the story unfolds, including the physical location, historical context, and social environment
occurs when the author hints at future events before they happen. These hints can be revealed with varying degrees of subtlety, but the future is never fully disclosed.
what is foreshadowing
-alphabetically lists key terms with definitions
-helps readers find word meanings
what is glossary
describes events (the causes ) and the results(effects) of them
look for words like because, as a result, therefore, since
what is cause-effect
is an exaggeration that is created to emphasize a point or bring out a sense of humor. It is often used in everyday conversations without the speaker noticing it. The exaggeration is so outrageous that no one would believe that it is true.
what is hyperbole
The central struggle or problem that the characters face, which can be internal or external.
what is conflict
is an interruption in the chronological sequence of events to show readers a scene from an earlier time. It is a technique used to provide important background information or reveal meaningful details about the characters and the plot
what is flashback
-alphabetically lists names and topics with page numbers
-helps readers quickly find topics
what is index
describes the similarities and differences between the topics, people, events and ideas
what is compare-contrast
is the attribution of human characteristics to non-living objects
what is personification
The sequence of events that make up the story, including the rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
what is plot
the author's or narrator's attitude towards the subject matter and, often, the audience, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and other stylistic choices.
what is tone
-title within the text that creates a section
-tells the main idea of a section
what is subheading
what is problem-solution
is a language that names something or an action by imitating the sound associated with it. They add some reality to the writing.
what is onomatopoeia
The underlying message or meaning of the story, often exploring universal ideas or concepts.
what is theme
the overall feeling or atmosphere a piece of writing evokes in the reader, created through elements like setting, imagery, and language choices
what is mood