UNRAAVEL
FSA Terminology
Story or Plot Elements
Figurative Language
Text Structures
100
The R in UNRAAVEL.
What is "run through and number the paragraphs?"
100

Which of the following sentences from the article is MOST appropriate to include in an objective summary of the article.

What is "Central Idea"?
100
The problem in the story.
What is "conflict"?
100
Language that appeals to the senses.
What is "imagery"?
100
Tells events/story in the order in which they occured.
What is "chronological order"?
200
The first A in UNRAAVEL.
What is "Are you reading the questions?"
200

Select how Margot’s classmates’ perspective shifts throughout the story.

What is "point of view"?
200
Tone
What is "the author's attitude towards the main characters or plot?"
200
Repetition
What is "the use of words over and over again to highlight important words, images or details"?
200

Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad. He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers. The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  

What is "problem and solution"?
300
The N in UNRAAVEL.
What is "Now predict the passage?"
300

What is the impact of alliteration used in the character's names such as “smartest son” and “old blind Bates”?

What is "structure and word impact?"
300
Theme
What is "the life lesson or moral the author wants the reader to learn?"
300
A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as.
What is " a metaphor"?
300

There are two popular sports played at Ericson, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at Ericson. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play.  

What is "compare and contrast"?
400
The E in UNRAAVEL.
What is "Eliminate incorrect/wrong answers?"
400

Select one way in which the Justin Hollander disagrees with the “Pro-Tablet” text on a matter of fact or interpretation.

What is "compare/contrast"?
400
Rising Action
What is "how the characters try to solve the problem?"
400
She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for Walter to waken.
What is "alliteration"?
400

The growing use of insecticides has reduced their numbers. The chemical sprays usually do not harm toads, but cut down the animals’ food supply. Thereby, the toads do not have enough food to survive.  

What is "cause and effect"?
500
The second A in UNRAAVEL.
What is "Are the important words circled/highlighted?"
500

Other names for "counter argument".

What is "counterclaim, conflicting viewpoint, opposing viewpoint"?
500
How the reader feels as a result of the author's attitude towards the story.
What is "mood"?
500
"Tastes so good, makes you wanna slap your mama" or "she must have put her foot in this."
What is an "idiom"?
500
You'll see "such as" and "for example,"

And details and adjectives, like in this sample: 

The famous Leaning tower of Pisa is located in Italy. Mamma mia! It stands over 180 feet tall, 

Tilted four degrees like it's starting to fall."

What is "description"?