the cat sat on the mat
The cat sat on the mat.
The boy was as fast as a jet.
Simile (uses "as")
This is the time and place where a story happens.
Setting
The boy wore a heavy coat, a hat, and mittens.
It is cold or winter.
The sun was so glip, I had to wear my sunglasses.
Bright or Shiny
i went to chicago on tuesday
I went to Chicago on Tuesday.
The stars winked at us from the sky.
Personification (stars "winking")
This is the main problem or struggle that a character faces.
Conflict
I saw sand, blue water, and a tall lifeguard chair.
They are at the beach.
I was so zorfy that I ate three big burgers and a salad!
Hungry or Starving
do you want to play outside with emmanuel
Do you want to play outside with Emmanuel?
The snow was a white blanket on the grass.
Metaphor (direct comparison / "is" or "was")
This is the person, animal, or creature that the story is about.
Character
Her face turned red and she squeezed her hands into tight fists.
She is angry or mad.
The kitten was very floop; it hid under the bed when I walked in.
Shy, Scared, or Timid
ms. a bought apples grapes and milk
Ms. A bought apples, grapes, and milk.
Six slippery snakes slid slowly by.
Alliteration (repeating "s")
This is the most exciting part or the "turning point" of the story.
Climax
We sat in the dark and ate popcorn while a big screen lit up.
They are at the movie theater.
My room was a ruckle with dirty clothes and toys all over the floor.
Mess, Disaster, or Clutter
stop yelled the coach
"Stop!" yelled the coach.
My backpack weighs a million pounds!
Hyperbole (exaggeration)
This is who is telling the story (like 1st or 3rd person).
Point of View
People walked softly past the tall shelves. A woman stamped a card inside a cover. I looked for a book with a blue spine.
They are at the library.
The math test was quintle, so I didn't know how to solve any of it.
Hard, Confusing, or Difficult