TEXT STRUCTURE
This text structure lists events in the order they happened.
What is chronological order?
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
Using nearby words to figure out an unfamiliar word is called using ___ clues.
What are context clues?
The author writes a recipe mainly to do this.
What is inform?
The central idea is the ___ of a text.
What is the main point?
A text structure that shows how things are alike and different.
What is compare and contrast?
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
What is personification?
In “The arid desert had almost no water,” the word arid most likely means…
What is dry?
A mystery novel is mostly written to do this.
What is entertain?
Details that support the central idea are called ___.
What are supporting details?
A passage that explains a problem and how it is fixed uses this structure.
What is problem and solution?
“The classroom was a zoo.” This is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
“Maria was elated, or extremely happy, when she won.” The clue type used here?
What is a definition clue?
An advertisement trying to get you to buy shoes has what purpose?
What is persuade?
To find the central idea, readers should look for repeated ___ in the text.
What are key ideas/topics?
A structure that tells why something happens and what happens because of it.
What is cause and effect?
A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning, like “break the ice.”
What is an idiom?
In “Unlike his apathetic brother, Jay cared deeply,” the clue “unlike” shows what type of clue?
What is a contrast clue?
An author who explains how recycling helps the environment likely has which purpose?
What is inform or persuade (depending on tone)?
A central idea must be supported by what type of evidence?
What is text evidence?
Many people want to save energy at home. First, they can turn off lights when they leave a room. Next, they can unplug chargers when they are not being used. Finally, families can use energy-efficient light bulbs to reduce electricity use.
Question:
What text structure is used in this paragraph?
Chronological order / sequence
"The thunder growled angrily as the storm approached."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Personification
The teacher’s instructions were so ambiguous that the students interpreted them in completely different ways, leaving half the class working on one task and the other half doing something entirely unrelated.
What does the word ambiguous most likely mean?
Unclear or having more than one possible meaning.
Clues:
“interpreted them in completely different ways”
“students… doing something entirely unrelated”
The brochure explains how recycling helps protect the environment.
To inform.
Regular exercise has many benefits. It helps strengthen your heart, improve your mood, and increase your energy. People who exercise regularly also tend to sleep better and stay healthier overall.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Exercise has many health benefits.