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Figurative Language
What is the Point of View or Author's Purpose?
Parts of a Story
Misc. Vocabulary
Main Idea
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My grandmother's hands were as wrinkled as an old paper bag.
What is a simile. Remember - just because it has the words like or as does not make it a simile. If it does not compare two unlike things it is not a simile. EX. Ronald ran as fast as he could.
100
I am glad we are friends.
What is first person point of view. Remember this is when the narrator uses the pronoun "I".
100
The people or animals (or objects or robots or fairies, etc) that the story is about.
What are characters. Remember the main character (s) is the one that faces the problem or conflict in the story.
100
Method of organization in which an action causes a result.
What is Cause and Effect. Remember cause is the action or event and effect is what happens as a result of the event or action.
100
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth's crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble.
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move.
200
Mrs. Wertelet is a troll in the morning.
What is a metaphor. Remember a metaphor suggests a comparison by telling you something is something else.
200
Jim was going to the store. He had to buy some milk.
What is third person limited. Remember third person is when the narrator is not part of the action. You will see pronouns like "he", "she", "they". Limited allows us to only know the thoughts and feelings of one character.
200
When and where a story takes place.
What is the setting.
200
the order in which things happen
What is sequence.
200
One of the best ways to lock a door is with a time lock. The lock is set for a certain time. It will not open before the time that has been set. It won't open when the time has passed. Banks find that time locks helps keep your money safe.
What a time lock is and how it works
300
The kite sailed happily up into the clear, blue sky.
What is personification. Remember personification is when an animal, object, or abstract idea is given human qualities.
300
Sally was excited for the game. Susan was nervous. Sarah did not even plan on showing up.
What is third person omniscient. Remember in third person omniscient we are able to hear the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. The narrator is still not part of the action.
300
The sequence of events in the story.
What is the plot.
300
An extreme exaggeration. Example: He thought of a million ideas in one second.
What is a hyperbole.
300
The next time you come face to face with a mouse, take a good look at it. Isn't the mouse a sleek and beautiful little creature? Look at its bright and lively eyes. How wide awake the little mouse looks! How well formed it is! How quickly it moves!
What makes a mouse so good looking
400
My back is like a cement block.
What is a simile.
400
You should go out and buy a pig today. They make the best pets ever. They are the only pet anyone should ever own.
What is to persuade. Remember persuasive is when the author is trying to get you to do or believe something.
400
The turning point in the action of the story. Usually it is the most exciting part.
What is the climax.
400
The central idea or meaning of a story or article.
What is the theme.
400
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads, and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand, and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
500
The wind howled outside and the thunder grumbled.
What is personification.
500
The unicorn frolicked in the leaves waiting for his friend, the eagle to join him. (Authors purpose)
What is to entertain.
500
It was January in a very small town in Pennsylvania.
What is the setting.
500
A determination the reader makes about what is happening, based on information and evidence presented in the passage but not directly stated.
What is an inference.
500
The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world every day, there are earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
The Earth surface's are always changing due to natural disasters.