Figurative Language
A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.
Onomatopoeia
Learn setting, introduces main characters, and find out what the story will be about.
Exposition
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had failed to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button, she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem / Solution
Biographies and Autobiographies are what genre
non-fiction
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
What can the reader tell about the narrator’s feelings for (something from text)?
Read the following sentence from the selection. (Sentence from selection) From this sentence, the reader can conclude —
When (a person from the narrative + action), he/she most likely felt —
From the information provided in the selection, the reader can tell that —
The description of (description of scene from text) helps the reader —
Inference
The car was suffering and was in need of some TLC.
What does this means?
Personification
The part of a story where the outcome is revealed
Resolution
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
Description
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Erosion is the process of materials moving from their source to another location through weathering. There are several types of erosion, but the most common types are erosion by wind, water, and ice.
To inform
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to a new situation and make an educated guess.
Inference
Third Person Omniscient
The sixth graders grow like weeds from sixth to seventh grade.
What does this mean?
Simile
The part of the story where the problem or conflict is introduced
Rising Action
Listing events or explaining steps in order.
Sequence
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
If Mark is telling a story about himself, what POV is it?
1st Person Point of View
Paragraph # is important to the selection because it (verb: shows) —
Why did the author include paragraphs # and # in the selection?
The author includes paragraph # most likely to show —
Authors Purpose
I am super hungry, I haven't eaten in 10 hours.
What figurative language is this?
hyperbole
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not.
Falling Action
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Students should have at least 15 minutes of recess during a school day. After all, students shouldn’t be expected to sit all day! Furthermore, students don’t feel as antsy and can focus more easily after they run around and play.
To persuade
A conversation in between 2 or more people
dialogue
Which/What event contributes most to the (narrator/Character)’s inner conflict in the story?
The conversation between (Character 1) and (Character 2) leads to the story’s resolution because it —
Paragraphs # and # contribute to the rising action of the story by showing that (Character) —
Which sentence expresses the turning point in the story?
Paragraphs # through # contribute to the plot by —
Why do paragraphs # and # mark a turning point in the story?
Element of Plot
What two things are being compared?
"I hold his gaze, vowing not to blink or look away, while sweat glands pop open like kernels of popcorn.
sweat glands and kernels of popcorn
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place.
Climax
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the groud that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause / Effect
Writing in which the author's purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader.
Expository
When you take a word or statement to mean exactly what is says.
Literally
The main theme of this selection is that —
What is the central message the author presents in this selection?
What lesson did the author learn?
Theme
I know Jacob like the back of my hand.
A leg up on the competition.
Of course I want to know I'm all ears.
What figurative language is being used?
Idioms
Another word for resolution is?
denouement
List 5 Text Organizational Patterns
Sequence Description
Cause/Effect Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
What are the 4 types of writing
Expository, persuasive, narrative, descriptive
Knowing the story from only one character's viewpoint. You know their thoughts and feelings throughout the text.
third person limited
Why does the author include this description of (Character)
What does the author’s use of imagery in this sentence emphasize?
Imagery or Sensory