POETRY
What do we call a comparison between two things using "like" or "as"?
SIMILE
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
PLOT
What does "analyze" mean in academic terms?
Break down into smaller parts
What text structure presents events in the order they happen?
Chronological order
Compare and contrast
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Chronological order
To make an inference, you must use _____ from the text and what you already know.
What is the pattern of rhyming words at the end of lines in a poem called?
RHYME SCHEME
What si the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist
Protagonist= The main character and focal point of the story.
Antagonist= The opponent or force that actively blocks the protagonist's progress.
Give a synonym for the word credible.
Trustworthy, reliable, believable
What text structure shows how two things are alike and different?
Chronological order
Compare and contrast
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Compare and Contrast
If a character is described as "clenching their fists" and "glaring," what can you infer?
They are angry
The morning sun rises over the hill,
And paints the sky in shades of gold,
The birds sing out with joyful trill,
As darkness fades and night grows cold,
The flowers wake and start to bloom,
The world awakens from its sleep,
While gentle breezes fill each room,
And promises the day will keep,
As nature shakes off winter's gloom,
And memories of frost run deep.
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What literary device involves hinting at events that will happen later in the story?
Foreshadowing
True or False. To synthesize means to combine different ideas or information to create something new
TRUE
What text structure explains why something happened?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
What is the difference between a detail and an inference?
A detail is directly stated; an inference is a conclusion you draw
Give an example of an Onomatopoeia
What's the difference betweent third person omniscient and third person limited?
Third Person Omniscient The narrator knows everything about all characters—their thoughts, feelings, and secrets. It's like the narrator is a "mind reader" who can see inside everyone's head at once.
Third Person Limited The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. We see the story through that character's eyes but can't read other characters' minds.
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What is bias?
preference or prejudice that influences judgment
Which text structure would help you understand why a character made a decision?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
What is the difference between an inference and a prediction?
An inference is a conclusion about something in the text; a prediction is about what might happen next
What is the repeated use of the same beginning sound in words called?
alliteration
List all elements of the plot AND what happens in each one
Exposition: Characters, setting, background introduced
Rising Action: Tension builds, obstacles increase
Climax: Turning point, biggest challenge, outcome decided
Falling Action:Tension decreases, loose ends tie up
Resolution: Conflicts resolved, story ends
Describe authors puprose and give me 3 examples
The reason an author writes a text (to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain)
Which text structure would be most useful for understanding a biography?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Chronological order
What is prior knowledge?
the information, experiences, and context a learner already possesses before learning new material