Story Elements
The person who opposes the main character in a story.
Antagonist
“She is as busy as a bee” is what type of figurative language?
What is the purpose of an informative text?
To teach/inform or give information
What does the “A” in RACE stand for?
Answer the question
What is the main idea?
The central point of a text
What is the conflict in a story?
The problem the character faces
“The sun smiled down on us” is an example of what?
Personification
What does “audience” mean in writing?
The group of people the text is written for.
What is a claim?
The main argument or position
What does “credible source” mean?
A trustworthy and reliable source
Point of view where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
Third Person Omniscient
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of what?
Hyperbole
What text structure uses “first, next, then, finally”?
Sequence
What is reasoning in an argument?
Explaining how evidence supports the claim
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Facts can be proven; opinions are beliefs or feelings
What is the correct term for the first part of a plot?
Exposition
Identify the figurative language: “The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
Why is it important to evaluate sources?
To make sure information is accurate and reliable
What is a counterclaim?
An opposing viewpoint to the main argument
What does “context clues” help you do?
Figure out the meaning of unknown words
List the parts of a plot in order. *Using the correct name
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
Explain the meaning of: “Time is a thief.”
Time passes quickly and takes moments away from us
What is the difference between cause and effect?
Cause is why something happens; effect is what happens as a result
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To respond to and weaken the counterclaim
“Although the experiment initially failed, the scientist adjusted her approach and eventually achieved accurate results.”
What does the word “adjusted” most likely mean in this context?
Changed or modified