Story Elements
The peak of a story is also known as the
Climax
A direct comparison using like or as is a
Similie
What 3 parts should each TDA have?
Introduction, Body Paragraph(s), Conclusion
What is the highest mountain in the world?
Mt Everest
A problem a character faces within themselves is
Internal conflict
When a reader uses details to figure out how the word is being used they are using (2 words)
Context Clues
The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it.
This is a______
Metaphor
What is a good transition to my conclusion?
In conclusion, All in all, etc...
Which state is known as the Sunshine State?
"Luis’s mouth twitched, and his fingernails were all bitten short."
A reader can infer that Luis is
Nervous, anxious, and/or scared
An _________ is when a reader reaches a conclusion based on the evidence in a text.
Inference
Nonhuman things doing human actions
Personification
True or False: You cannot make ANY spelling or grammar mistakes and get a 4 on your TDA.
False-- you can have few mistakes that do not interfere with the meaning of your TDA.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
The feeling the setting creates for the reader is known as the
Mood
Name one PSSA strategy we have practiced.
Annotate, Highlight, Preview Questions, TS CD CM, etc
An extreme exaggeration is known as a
Hyperbole
What is a transition I can use when trying to lead into evidence?
The author states, In the text it says, The author explains, etc...
What year did WWII end?
1945
A character that develops and changes throughout the story is which answer?
Static or Dynamic
Dynamic
PSSA stands for
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
Words that resemble sound effects is _______________
Onomatopoeia
How many TDAs will you be asked to write as part of the ELA PSSA?
Two
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson