Vocabulary
Text Structure
Context Clues
Text Features
Literary Elements
100

This figure of speech gives human qualities to nonhuman things.

Personification

100

This structure shows how one event leads to another.

Cause and Effect 

100

“She was reluctant to speak in front of the class, even though she knew the answer.”


→ What does reluctant mean?
 

Unwilling or hesitant

100

This text feature tells the reader what a section will be about.
 

Heading

100

This element is the message or lesson of a story.
 

Theme

200

The prefix un- means this.
 

What is Not

200

This structure may include words like however, similarly, on the other hand.

Compare and Contrast 

200

“The instructions were so vague that no one understood what to do.”


→ What does vague mean?
 

Unclear or not specific

200

This feature gives extra information at the bottom of a page.

 

Footnote
200

This element is the sequence of events in a story.

Plot

300

This persuasive technique uses credibility or trustworthiness to convince an audience.

Ethos 

300

The following sentence is an example of which text structure:

“The rainforest is dense, humid, and filled with a wide variety of plants and animals.”

Description

300

“She gave a candid response, speaking honestly without trying to hide her opinion.”


→ What does candid mean?
 

Honest and straightforward

300

This text feature is usually found at the beginning of a book and lists chapters and page numbers.
 

Table of Contents

300

This type of conflict occurs within a character’s mind.
 

Internal Conflict

400

The root bio means this.

Life

400

The following sentence is an example of which text structure:

"First, the settlers arrived. Years later, the town expanded into a busy city with growing industries.”

Chronological order

400

“The teacher called Marcus persistent for continuing to work hard even when the assignment was difficult.”

What is the connotation of persistent in this sentence?
 

Positive: (determined, hardworking)

400

This text feature often includes dates and events in order.

Timeline
400

This element includes the author’s attitude toward the subject.

Tone

500

This rhetorical device involves asking a question that does not require an answer.

Rhetorical Question 

500

The following sentence is an example of which text structure:

“First, the scientist gathers data. Next, she analyzes the results. Then, she draws conclusions and shares her findings.”


Sequence 

500

“The manager attempted to alleviate the problem by reducing the workload and offering support.”


→ What does alleviate mean?


 

To make less severe or ease

500

This feature is used to emphasize important information and draw the reader’s attention.
 

Bold or Italic text

500

“The old house stood at the end of the road, its broken windows and creaking doors making everyone uneasy.”

What element is primarily created?
 

Mood