Text Structure
Compare and Contrast
Highlighting the similarities and differences of two different things
Comparing two things using like or as
Simile
The events of the story
Plot
Answer Cite Explain
The three steps of the ACE writing strategy
What does "optimistic" most likely mean in the sentence: She remained optimistic despite the challenges she faced.
Cheerful
Problem and Solution
The text sets up a problem then states its solution
Comparing two things without using like or as
Metaphor
The time and place of a story
Setting
FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Which word in this sentence helps you infer the meaning of "tedious"?
The task was tedious, taking hours of repetitive and monotonous effort.
Monotonous
Cause and Effect
The text details an cause, and then the effect of that cause
Language that appeals to the five senses to create an image
Imagery
Words that the characters say out loud
Dialogue
WWWWW
The five W's that we use when summarizing:
Who, What, When, Where, Why
What does "innovative" most likely mean in the sentence: The company launched an innovative product that transformed the industry?
New and creative
Thesis
The main idea of the text
Giving a non-human object human attributes
Personification
The message or lesson of the story
Theme
The steps of STEAL
Speech, Thoughts, Emotions/Effects, Action, Looks
The dictionary definition of a word
Denotation
Sequence
Structuring the text by order of events
Giving a hint or clue about what will happen at the end of the story
Foreshadowing
Characters who are opposites
Character foils
Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shifts, Title, Theme
The feels invoked or created by a word
Connotation