Figurative Language
Comparing two unalike things using like or as.
Simile
The author describes the details of a topic.
Descriptive
This is the message of a story.
Theme
The most important part of the story where the heroes face their conflict.
Climax
Since it was a school day, Denise thought it was peculiar that she saw no children on the street during her drive to work.
Strange, Odd
I forgot to bring my backpack to school but at least I remembered my homework.
I forgot to bring my backpack to school, but at least I remembered my homework.
Comparing two unalike things without using like or as.
Metaphor
The author compares two or more things, listing the advantages and disadvantages.
Compare and Contrast
This is what we call an action word in a story
Verb
Where the story takes place.
Setting
If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone.
Someone who spends time alone.
The coldest months of the year are December January and February.
The coldest months of the year are December, January, and February.
Giving something that is not a person human traits.
Personification
The author presents an issue and discusses how to fix it.
Problem and Solution
These are two words that mean the same thing.
Synonyms
The events that occur in the first half of the story as it gets more interesting.
Rising Action
Dad had no need for the broken air conditioner, so he discarded it on the corner by the trash.
Thrown Out
Wow I almost left my pencil and paper in my locker.
Wow, I almost left my pencil and paper in my locker.
Exaggerating something to evoke strong emotions.
Hyperbole
The author lists a series of steps in order.
Sequence/Sequential Order
This is what we call a person, place or thing in a sentence
Noun
The events that occur near the end of the story as it winds down.
Falling Action
While others eat eggs, pancakes, and bacon for breakfast, Mike was content with a piece of toast and a glass of orange juice.
Happy, Satisfied
Before I went to the movie I remembered to call my friend.
Before I went to the movie, I remembered to call my friend.
Using a word that makes its own sound.
Onomatopoeia
The author explains the results of something, or why something happened.
Cause and Effect
This is a story told by a narrator.
Narrative
The end of the story.
Resolution
Vince had to put his sunglasses on because the rays of the sun were so brilliant.
Bright
Thank you for inviting me to the party Stephen.
Thank you for inviting me to the party, Stephen.
Expressing an idea that cannot be taken literally and only makes sense if the reader has heard it before.
Idiom
The author describes events that occurred on a timeline.
Chronological Order
This is what we call the details authors add to a story that describe the five senses.
Sensory Detail
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath.
Mutter, Whisper Angrily
On July 20th 1969 astronauts landed on the moon for the first time.
On July 20th, 1969, astronauts landed on the moon for the first time.