Text Structure/Features
What is the text structure?
sequence/chronological order
What figurative language is this? "The thunder boomed until the storm passed."
onomatopoeia
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
Evelyn held her baby close as the tornado swept by. Fortunately, she was strong enough to hold onto her child. The tornado was quite strong, too. Using the dictionary entry below, which definition best fits the way the word "strong" is used in the last sentence? STRONG \'strôŋ\ adj. 1. muscular 2. consisting of solid material 3. determined 4. moving rapidly or with force
4. moving rapidly or with force
When the principal called Martha into the office
b. rhyme scheme
Located in the beginning of a book & used to help you find specific information in the book and shows what page number something is found on.
Table of Contents
What figurative language is this? "In the deep, dark dungeon, demons danced."
alliteration
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does esteemed mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
A chimpanzee and humans are alike in many ways. A baby chimp laughs when its mother tickles it. After chimpanzees fight, they kiss and make up. When one chimpanzee comforts another, it gives it a hug or pat on the back. Humans interact with each other in these ways as well.
What is the text structure?
Compare & Contrast
What figurative language is this? "The huge rock smiled with joy in the warm sunshine."
personification
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform something the reader.
Even though I am a great swimmer, I have a great deal of ambivalence about swimming because my uncle drowned several years ago. Which is the best definition for the word "ambivalence". a. uncaring b. mixed feelings c. anger d. joyful
b. mixed feelings
A list of key terms and definitions in alphabetical order.
Glossary
What figurative language is this? "He flew out the door like a bull at a rodeo."
simile
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader.
My mother goes to see Dr. Bixby regularly. My father said an immunologist might be able to heal her cancer. What does the word "immunologist" mean? a. a religious healer b. someone unable to change over time c. a person who is not able to change over time d. someone who has studied the immune system
d. someone who has studied the immune system
Sally's mom forgot to set her alarm before she went to bed on Monday night. When she woke up on Tuesday morning, her clock read 9:00 AM. Sally's school started at 7:45 AM and she was worried that Sally was going to miss her important math test. Sally's mom quickly drove her to school, but by the time they got there, the test was already over. Because she missed class, Sally got a zero on her math test.
What is the text structure?
Cause & Effect
What figurative language is this? "The sparkling water was lightning bugs dancing in the moonlight."
metaphor
Dear Editor, Our principal refuses to let us chew gum in the gym. As students, we need to keep our rhythm when we play basketball. Chewing gum is the best way to do so. To ban us from chewing gum will make us lose our basketball games!! Is that what the people of the district want? If not, maybe the community can help us by calling into our principal so we can chew gum in the gym. Regards, The Basketball Team What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
It was unanimous. After the vote was taken, it was apparent everyone wanted to go to SeaWorld instead of the museum. What does "unanimous" mean? a. all b. the majority c. leader rules d. sad
a. all