Text Structure
My phone is dying so I am going to charge it
Problem and Solution
Mr. Smith is an affable principal. he is always friendly and pleasantly easy to approach.
Definition
The setting of a story tells what two things
when and where the story takes place
The sun hit me like a ton of bricks
Simile
The poor parents could not support the baby. Therefore they sent him to an orphanage.
Cause and Effect
Mark is so amiable. He is always kind to all of his classmates.
synonym
The protagonist of the story is introduced in which section of a narrative
Exposition
The sky was a portrait drawn by a master artist
Metaphor
Both Bears and Wolves eat fish, but Bears also eat honey while wolves don't.
Compare and Contrast
A device, such as a phone or mp3 player, is expensive
example
How many types of conflicts are there
6
The bookshelf stared at me suspiciously as I answered this question
Personification
Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow, and black bands. They are anywhere from 3-5 feet in size.
Descriptive
Bob is quite versatile. He is a good student, a top athlete, and a gourmet chef
Inference
The most exciting part of the story is called
The Climax
He ran faster than the speed of light
Hyperbole
A timline is an example of this text structure
Chronological Order
I miss our old principal Mr. Fry. he was so affable. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable
Antonym
The part of the story that has the most suspense and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Rising Action
she sells sea shells by the seas shore
alliteration