Character Development
The way a character changes throughout a story.
character development
A comparison using "like" or "as"?
a simile
The central idea of a text is ______
the main point or message
Another name for a characters point of view
characters persepective
Titles, headings, and captions
The main character of a story is called ________
the protagonist
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
Where to find the central idea
by looking at the text as a whole
A character's background influence their perspective by ______
Text features help readers by ___
making it easier to find information
The enemy of the main character is called _______
the antagonist
Gives human traits to animals or objects
personification
The supporting details are ____
information to explain the central idea
A character's perspective change throughout a story is called ______
unique perspective
An example of a text feature that shows comparisons
chart or graph
How can a character’s thoughts help us understand them better?
by showing their thoughts and feelings
A common phrase that means something different than it says
an idiom
Importance of understanding the central idea
To know the author's purpose
Understanding a character's perspective is important because ____
it helps readers understand their actions
The importance of bold words
to highlight important information
The events that change a character
the conflicts
Compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
a metaphor
Central ideas differ in different texts due to _____
the topic and perspective
Character's perspective change throughout a story by ______
experiences and events in a story
Illustrations support the text by ____
giving a visual to the text to help the reader understand