Figurative Language
The reason something happens and the result of it happening
What is cause and effect text structure?
Most exciting moment in a story; turning point
Central idea of a fictional text
What is theme?
Description that appeals to the senses
What is imagery?
A comparision of two different objects without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
The author explains how two or more things are alike and/or how they are different
What is compare and contrast text structure?
The beginning of a fictional narrative that provides the necessary background information about the characters, setting and circumstances
What is Exposition?
The perspective from which a story is told (who is telling the story and from where)
What is point of view?
The reason the author is writing the book, magazine article, blog, etc.
Author's purpose
The trees waved at me as I walked into the forest.
What is personification?
The author gives the readers specific details about the character, topic, event, etc.
What is Descriptive Text Structure?
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Sequence of events in a fictional story
What is plot?
Things such as heading, bulleted lists, and graphics that help a reader find important information in non-fiction text
What is text features?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds, like a tongue twister
What is Alliteration?
First, Next, Then, Finally
What is chronological or sequential text structure?
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
What is resolution?
A device in a fictional text where an object represents an idea
What is symbolism?
Language that canno be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling
What is figurative language?
Extra exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
Tells about a difficulty or issue and gives answers to it
What is problem and solution text structure
The series of struggles that builds the story to a climax
What is text structure?
Three reasons why an author writes a book
What are inform, persuade, and entertain