Figurative Language
A word that sounds like or means the same thing as it's name.
Onomatopoeia
Learn setting, meet 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
A text that is not true.
Fiction
The lesson that you learn. The moral of a story.
Theme
The rain clouds opened and began to cry.
Personification
The part of a story that reveals or suggests an outcome.
Resolution
Gives characteristics or traits about a person, place or thing.
Descriptive
What is the purpose of the following passage? Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae and compound eyes.
To inform
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
Inference
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
Rising actions
What would be the author's purpose when writing fiction novels?
To entertain
brief explanation or description of an illustration, table, or photograph
caption
I could sleep for a hundred years.
Hyperbole
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves.
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? Sandy is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE SANDY IN 2018!
To persuade
Explain what a text-to-self connection is.
A text to self connection is when someone uses a personal experience to help them understand what they are reading.
Sarah was a cheetah as she ran to the finish line.
Metaphor
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place; turning point
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Cause / Effect
A text that is true.
Expository or Informational
When you take a word or statement to mean exactly what is says.
Literal