Poetry
Informational
Drama
Argumentative
Nonfiction
100

The separation of sections in a poem. 

Stanza

100

The first thing you should highlight when you get a piece of text. 

Title

100

The author of a play. 

Playwright

100

A piece of evidence that is backed up by proof. (Not an opinion)

Facts

100

Explains why something happened by detailing the event and the result. 

Cause and Effect

200

Words ending in the same sound or sounds.

Rhyme

200

A smaller title describing a section of the text. 

Subheading

200

Words that actors say. 

Dialogue

200

The way someone feels, thinks, or believes. 

Opinion

200

Sets up a problem and presents one or more solutions. 

Problem and Solution

300

Words that say something they don't really mean. Uses all five of your senses.

Figurative Language

300

Words describing a photograph. 

Caption

300

Often in parentheses. They tell actors what to DO. 

Stage Directions

300

A statement someone makes to sway the reader to think a certain way. 

Claim

300

Presents events or steps in the order they happen. 

Sequence of events

400

Words that have a beat or music like pattern. 

Rhythm 

400

A photo followed by labels that help the reader understand the picture. 

Diagram

400

Objects used to enhance the story of a play. 

Props

400

Summarizes the main argument and provides a final thought. 

Conclusion

400

Examines similarities and differences between two or more people or concepts. 

Compare and Contrast

500

Comparing 2 things using like or as. 

Simile

500

Teach the reader something about facts. EX: Tutorial, Documentary, News.

Inform

500

List of people actors play in a drama. 

Characters

500

An example that you write to win your argument.

Reason

500

The heart of the story. 

Theme