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Text Structure
Elements of Drama and Poetry
Author's Purpose
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Inferences and Context Clues
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You might see these signal words in a passage organized by this text structure: therefore, as a result, lead(s) to, because of, in order to, for these reasons, thus, if-then, may be due to.
What is cause and effect?
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All lyrical poems have this element.
What is rhyme scheme?
100
The Surgeon General has reported on the effects smoking has on the health of adults. Furthermore recent studies have found that individuals exposed to second-hand smoke over a period of time also suffer adverse affects to their health. Parents should avoid exposing their children to cigarette smoke and should educate their children on the affects smoking can have on health.
What is to warn people about the dangers of smoking?
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It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?
What is opinion?
100
Chris was upset that the teacher made the new kid sit with him. He liked to sit by himself, and he didn’t want to make any friends. While the teacher was passing out papers, the new kid made the first move, “Hi, my name’s Sean.” Chris replied brusquely, “That’s nice,” without looking up from the notebook on which he was doodling. Sean paid Chris’s lack of manners no mind. Instead, he stole a glance at the notebook on which Chris was drawing. Sean noticed that Chris was drawing a guitar with skulls on it. Sean asked politely, “What’s your favorite band?” Chris ignored him. Sean continued, “My favorite band is The Lords of Death.” Chris looked up at him for the first time. “Hello, Sean, my name is Chris. I believe that we are going to be great friends.” Sean smiled. Chris suddenly responded to Sean in a positive way because . . .
What is Chris realized that they like the same music.
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Living in the country is very different than living in a city. First of all, a city dweller needs to be careful of traffic and other people. In the country, there are fewer cars and people. In the city, many people can walk to the movies, stores, and other activities. In the country, people must drive to get to the movies and stores, but can do different activities near home. Both the country and the city are interesting places to live. What is the text structure of this paragraph?
What is compare and contrast?
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Paragraphs in poems are called this.
What are stanzas?
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Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow The next morning, Jim got out of bed and ran to the window. He shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" What is the authors purpose of this paragraph?
What is to entertain the reader with a story about a snow day?
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The more money someone has the more successful they are. Is this a fact or an opinion?
What is opinion?
200
Burrowing animals, such as moles, armadillos and groundhogs all dig holes, tunnels or homes in the ground. What does burrowing mean?
What is digging?
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The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
What is cause and effect?
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Directions given in a play to tell the actors what to do are what?
What are stage directions?
300
Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience. What is the author's purpose of this paragraph?
What is to persuade people to become pet owners.
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These three symbols will help you determine the correct summary in a fiction passage.
What are the stick figure, lightning bolt and bow?
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Unfortunately, the discussion ended in a dispute even though we were hoping we could have agreed on the issue. Dispute means:
What is disagreement?
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You might see these signal words, as well as dates, in a passage organized by this text structure: first, next, last, another, then, finally, before, preceding, following, additionally.
What is sequence?
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The beat, or pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem is called this.
What is rhythm?
400
Little baby Oh so small One day you will be big and tall I watch you while you laugh and play My love for you grows everyday I tell you this with my whole heart I love you just the ..........
What is to express what the mother feels for her child?
400
Determining this will help you choose the best answer on a nonfiction summary question.
What are the main ideas?
400
It was so convenient to be able to meet here and have lunch with you. I'm glad I didn't have to drive across town. Convenient means:
What is easy.
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You might see these signal words in a passage organized by this text structure: like, similar to, unlike, in contrast, whereas, while, although, different from, as opposed to, instead of, however, as well as, either/or.
What is compare and contrast?
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The lines the characters speak in a play are called this.
What is dialogue?
500
The full moon gleamed in the pitch black sky of the night, in a distance owls chattered loudly sending chills down her spine. As she moved cautiously through the deserted forest, twigs cracked under her feet placing fright in her every step, beads of sweat gathered on her forehead. The wind whistled over her and she could feel her own fright consuming her bit by bit. The tall trees made eerie shadows on the ground. Where she stood, the silhouette of swaying branches printed a picture in her mind that hands were about to grab her from behind......
What is to describe the setting.
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Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped on the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice in on his belly and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down and relocated garbage from other parts of the can, arranging over the soup can. He then plopped down on the couch and picked up his controller. Kyle is feeling ____________ because _______
What is upset because his grades were bad.
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My grandma’s demeanor was such that people often thought she was being mean when she actually wasn't. Demeanor means:
What is facial expressions, gestures, words, etc.