Vocabulary
A word that means the opposite of another word
What is an antonym
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile
The main idea of a story
What is theme
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
What is a noun
The first paragraph of an essay
What is the introduction
A word that has the same meaning as another word
What is a synonym
Giving human qualities to non-human things
What is personification
The lesson or message the author wants you to learn
What is the theme or central message
A word that shows action or state of being
What is a verb
A sentence that states the main idea of an essay
What is the thesis statement
The meaning of a word based on clues in the surrounding text
What is context clues
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
What is metaphor
The sequence of events in a story
What is plot
A word that describes a noun
What is an adjective
Details and examples that support your main idea
What is supporting evidence
A word that imitates a natural sound (like buzz or boom)
What is onomatopoeia
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds
What is alliteration
The conflict between characters or forces
What is conflict
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
What is adverb
The final paragraph that wraps up the essay
What is the conclusion
A word that has multiple meanings depending on context
What is a multiple meaning word
An extreme exaggeration
What is hyperbole
The turning point or most intense moment in a story
What is the climax
A group of words with a subject or predicate
What is a sentence
Writing that tells a story
What is narrative