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100

This is the part of the plot where two opposing forces are fighting for power.

What is the "conflict"?

100

Name this type of text structure: The car was yellow. It had a sunroof and shiny rims. It is very fast. In addition to the sunroof, another perk is the great sound system.

What is "description"?

100

The central point or the most important thing the author wants you to understand from the story.

What is the main idea?

100

The moral or overall lesson or message of the passage.

What is theme?

100

"The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with streaks of pink and orange. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, carrying the sweet scent of blooming flowers. The soft chirp of crickets echoed in the distance as the cool evening air wrapped around me like a comforting blanket."

What is imagery?

200

This is the part of the story where the author introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation. 

What is "the exposition"?

200
Name the type of text structure: When I went on a trip, I encountered a roadblock on the way home. There were no detour signs. So, I took out my GPS and put in my address. As a result, I got home fifteen minutes later than usual.
What is problem and solution?
200

The main characters, the setting, and the plot or key events.

What is a summary of the story?

200

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

What is the plot (overall story)?

200

"Her smile was as bright as the sun, lighting up the whole room."

What is a simile? 

300

This is the part of the story where the conflict is developed.

What is the "rising action"?

300
Name the type of text structure: Nests and houses are both shelters. People live in houses and birds live in nests. We both use these shelters to keep out wind and rain. Houses are built on the ground and nests are generally built in a tree or bush.
What is compare and contrast?
300

Think in terms of BME.
Three little pigs build their houses.

What is the beginning of the story?

300

Both Jack and Emily loved adventure.

What is a similarity?

300

"Slow and steady wins the race."

What is theme?

400

This is the part of the story where the problem in the book is resolved. 

What is the reSOLUTION?

400
You have to be careful when you go outside this time of year. There are ticks in the grass and bushes. If you get bitten by a tick you, the bite may result in Lyme disease. Consequently, you may have to take some medicine to make you feel better.
What is cause and effect?
400

Think in terms of BME.

The three pigs are safe, and they continue to live happily ever after in the brick house.

What is the end of the story?

400

The person who writes a book or a play.

Who is the author or playwright?

400

The reason for writing the passage (entertain, persuade, inform).

What is author's purpose?

500

This is the part of the plot where the action reaches the most intense part of the story.

What is the climax?

500
Name the text structure: At first, the small fish asked the whale if he had ever tasted man. Then, the small fish sent the whale to where the man was on a raft. Next, the whale at the man. Following that, the man made a grate out of his raft. Finally, the man returned home safely.
What is sequence?
500

The Big Bad Wolf comes along and blows down the houses of straw and sticks.

What is the middle of the story?

500

While Sarah loved spending her afternoons reading books in the quiet of her room, Jake preferred to play soccer outside with his friends. Sarah found peace in solitude, while Jake thrived in the energy of a crowd.

What is a difference?

500

A decision you make based on facts from the story. Not a guess.

What can the reader conclude?