The main message or point of the text is ....
Central Idea
The time and place where a story happens is...
Setting
If a story uses “I” and tells the narrator’s thoughts and feelings, which point of view is it?
1st Person
The sun smiled down at Moses who was so happy to be outside. is an example of...
Personification
What is Climax?
The point where the main conflict reaches its peak.- The turning point of the story.
The most important ideas from the text in your own words is....
Summarization
The series of events that make up a story — what happens from beginning to end is...
Plot
When a story uses “you” and speaks directly to the reader, what point of view is being used?
2nd Person
The big brown bear eats blueberries in the forest, is an example of....
Alliteration
Does this phrase have positive, negative or nuetral connotation: “He gave a smug smile when he realized he was right.”
Smug- Negative
A reasonable guess based on evidence, reasoning, and prior knowledge is....
Inference
the way information is organization is...
Text Structure
In a story where the narrator uses “he” or “she” and knows only one character’s thoughts, what point of view is this?
3rd Person
Hey! I have waited a million years to go to the bathroom! is an example of....
Hyperbole
Does this phrase have positive, negative or nuetral connotation: "He’s very determined when he wants something."
Determined - Positive
Information directly pulled from the text is...
Evidence
What the author, feels, or believes is...
Author's Point of View
We went on a walk in the park and I fell on the uneven ground.
What POV is this?
1st Person
BANG! The door slammed behind Britney as she left the room. Is an example of....
Onomatopoeia
Chronological
Supports the author’s main intent by explaining evidence and connecting points is...
Reasoning
The reason for writing is...
Author’s purpose
What POV is this?
3rd Person
Anji’s eyes were sparkling diamonds, is an example of...
Metaphor

Climax and Resolution