Figurative Language
A word that sounds like or means the same thing as it's name. BOOM!
Onomatopoeia
Meet main characters, learn setting, and find out what the story will be about.
Exposition or introduction
Akayla's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clocked had failed to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button, she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem/Solution
A text that is not true or real.
Fiction
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the message, lesson, moral of the story. Main Idea is what the text is mostly about.
Sam sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.
Personification
The part of a story that reveals an outcome or where the problem or completely resolved.
Resolution
Gives characteristics or traits to describe a person, place, or thing.
Descriptive
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Butterflies are colorful, flying insects from the Lepidoptera order. Because they are insects, they have three body parts. The three body parts are called the head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have six jointed legs, two antennae, and compound eyes.
To inform about how butterflies are insects.
What is the THEME of the passage?
Good always conquers evil
Compares two things using like or as.
Simile
In what part of a story do we learn the conflict/problem?
Rising Action
Listing events in the order that it happens or explaining steps in order.
What would be the author's purpose for writing the fiction novel Holes?
To entertain the reader with a mystery about the fate of two families.
What is the best summary of this selection?
A. Kate's tooth fell out during lunch. At bed time, Kate placed her tooth under her pillow. The following morning, Kate looked under her pillow and found a five dollar bill.
B. Kate found a five dollar bill under her pillow. During lunch, Kate's tooth fell out. Kate's mom told her to put her money in her piggy bank.
C. Kate went to bed feeling excited. During lunch, her tooth fell out. Kate placed her tooth under her pillow.
A. Kate's tooth fell out during lunch. At bed time, Kate placed her tooth under her pillow. The following morning, Kate looked under her pillow and found a five dollar bill.
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
The events and conflict begins to be resolved. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not.
Falling Action
Adam and Jake are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Adam's favorite sport is football while Jake prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
What is the purpose of the following passage?
Londyn is the absolute best candidate for student body president! She is honest, friendly, and dedicated to making our school a better place. This is YOUR chance to make a positive change! VOTE LONDYN IN 2019-2020!
To persuade the reader to vote for Londyn for student body president.
What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage?
Connor was always hurting people, and his mom couldn't trust him anymore.
Metaphor
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense part of a story. It is the turning point of the story.
Cause and Effect
A text that is real, true, and informational.
Expository
Which sentence supports the idea that the narrator had reservations before riding Master Blaster?
A. I gripped the handles on either side of the doughnut shaped tube and was thrust into the descent by the person in charge of the ride.
B. Off I went, twisting and turning, sinking further into the darkness of sudden and unpredictable movements.
C. Though much to my surprise, fear overshadowed the excitement of finally being allowed to ride.
D. Floating completely at peace, and then wondering how quickly I could ride it again.
C. Though much to my surprise, fear overshadowed the excitement of finally being allowed to ride.