Plot
Figurative Language
Point of View
Characterization
Text Evidence
100

The part of the story with the most suspense (turning point)

What is a climax?

100

She was as light as a feather.

What is an example of a simile?

100

I want to eat some ice cream.

What's an example of a 1st person point of view.

100

STEAL

What is the acronym used for characterization?

100

To entertain the reader

What is one reason an author would write a story?

200

The very beginning of the story (sets the scene) introduces characters

What is the exposition?

200

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

What is an example of a hyperbole?

200

Why are you reading this sentence right now?

What's an example of 2nd person point of view?

200

Thoughts

What does the T in STEAL stand for?

200

Titles, images, headings, sub headings, and captions

What are some examples of text features?

300

The end of the story

What is a resolution?

300

Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel.

What is an example of an Allusion?

300

When Samantha walked out of the library, she stopped to say hello to William.

What is an example of 3rd person?

300

Effect on others

What does the E stand for in STEAL?

300

Using pictures and words to make inferences about other things

What is a context clue?