Author's Purpose (P.I.E)
Text Structures
Figurative Language
On the Fly!
Point of View
100

"Jupiter is big. It's so big that more than 1,300 Earths would fit inside it."

Inform.

100

Rollerskates and skateboards have similiarities and differences. For example, they both have four wheels and allow the user a mode of transportation. However, rollerskates are attached to your feet, and a skateboard is something you stand on.

Compare and contrast.

100

"Look out, class! Marko is on fire today!"

Metaphor.

100

What is it called when someone exaggerates BIG TIME...? (figurative language)

Hyperbole.

100

Which point of view uses terms like "he", "she," and "they"? The narrator is not a character in the story.

Third person.

200

"From far away, Saturn's ring system is awesomely beautiful. Seriously, your eyes will not believe what their seeing! As you get closer, the view becomes even more splendid!! Saturn is the most beautiful planet there is!"

Persuade/Entertain.

200

Let's make sure we have this right... First, we are going to the carwash, then we are going to pick up the dogs and take them to the dog park. After that, we will relax for awhile and then have dinner?

Sequence/chronological.

200

The bed groaned in pain as the children continued to jump on it.

Personification.

200

What is it called when you discuss how two things are alike and how they are different? (Text structure)

Compare and contrast.

200

Which point of view uses the term "you" and "yours"?

Second person.

300

"Why can't you tell anyone about space? Cause it's too out of this world!!!"

Entertain.

300

When I didn't hear my alarm go off, I knew it would cause trouble. Sure enough, I arrived to work late, missed an important phone call, and wound up getting fired at the end of the day. :(

Cause and effect.

300

The room was as cold as the North Pole at Christmas time! And they refused to turn the heat on.

Simile and hyperbole.

300

What are the 3 options for author's purpose in writing?

Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.

300

Which POV has the narrator as one of the main characters? Uses terms like "I," and "me"?

First person.

400

"One of the most enjoyable ways to experience nature is by camping. This "Special Camper Kit" has everything you need. Luckily for you, it's on sale! Today only! It comes with a tent, sleeping bag, lantern, first aid kit, and more! Get it now, while supplies last."

Persuade.

400

I saw the cutest kitten ever this weekend! She was very small, with dark gray fur that was long and fluffy! She had pointy ears and an adorable white patch of hair that was shaped like a heart! She's at the adoption center right now.

Description.

400

There is absolutely nothing enjoyable about running. It's the WORST thing you could do in your life! Ughhhh.

Hyperbole.

400

Which third (3) point of view means we know NOBODY'S thoughts or feelings?

3rd person objective.

400

Which point of view would a tutorial video or recipe probably be written in?

Second person... telling YOU what to do.

500

"Scott Kelly will spend a year in space. While he's there, researchers will give him tests to see how his brain is working. They will compare his test results to scores from his identical twin brother, Mark."

Inform.

500

Our teacher has created a special binder of work for students who are absent, so they don't have to ask for it. All they have to do is grab the binder and locate the work they missed when they were absent. It works out well and doesn't cause a distraction.

Problem and solution.

500

You are a special snowflake... there is nobody else like you!

Metaphor.

500

"ZAP!" "POW!" "Booyah!" Are all examples of...?

Onomatopoeia.

500

Which POV is most common?

Third person.