Parts of Speech
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
noun
“The stars danced in the sky” is an example of this
personification
This is the central message or main point of a text
Main Idea
What is the introduction to the story called? This includes characters and setting
Exposition
Person who tells the story
narrator
This part of speech describes a noun or pronoun.
Adjective
“He is as fast as a cheetah” is an example of this
Simile
A conclusion you reach using evidence and clues from a text is called this
Inference
An opening that grabs the reader's attention
Hook
The central message or lesson
Theme
This part of speech describes a noun or pronoun
adjective
“The classroom was a zoo” is an example of this
metaphor
This means figuring out the meaning of an unfamiliar word using surrounding words and sentences.
Context Clues
What are the parts of an essay?
Introduction , Body, Conclusion
The most important point of the story
Climax
This part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
adverb
“I’ve told you a million times!” is an example of this.
Hyperbole
These are details from a text that support a claim, idea, or inference
Evidence
When characters are having a conversation is
Dialogue
Through actions, dialogue, thoughts, descriptions, and interactions
Characterization
In the sentence “Maria gave him the book,” him is this part of speech.
pronoun
This literary device uses words that imitate sounds, such as “buzz,” “crash,” or “boom.”
onomatopoeia
The perspective from which a story is told is called this
Point of View
Wrap up the argument and reinforce the main point
Conclusion
This type of writing uses characters, a setting, a plot, conflict, and descriptive details to tell a story.
Narrative