Story Elements
What are characters in a story?
who the story is about (person, animal, personified object, etc.)
What is figurative language
non-literal language used in writing to make it more interesting
What is a prefix?
a small group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
preread
unbelievable
What is a context clue?
a hint or detail in the surrounding words, sentences, or pictures that helps a reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word without stopping to use a dictionary
What is a protagonist?
main character
What are the 3 main author's purposes for a writing piece?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain (P.I.E.)
"First, mix the flour and sugar in a bowl. Next, add the eggs and milk. Finally, bake the mixture in the oven for 30 minutes." What text structure is used in this paragraph?
(Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, or Problem and Solution)
Chronological Order
What is the setting of a story?
where and when the story takes place
What is a metaphor?
a fun way of describing something by saying it is something else, even though it is not literally true... (DOES NOT use the words "like" or "as")
Meaning of the prefix un-?
not
(i.e. unbelievable, unhappy, unstable)
Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
What is becoming dried and shriveled?
What is an antagonist?
the character who challenges the main character
Read the passage below:
"Honeybees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants. They are known for their role in pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. A single bee colony can house up to 60,000 bees." What is the author's primary purpose?
Inform
"Because a heavy rainstorm flooded the streets, the school bus arrived an hour late."What text structure is used in this sentence?
(Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, or Problem and Solution)
Cause and Effect
What is a character trait?
the personality traits of a character
What is a simile?
a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a suffix?
a small group of letters added to the end of a root word to change its meaning or how it is used in a sentence
(i.e. swiftly, thoughtless, joyful)
As Kevin remembered the promise he made earlier, he reluctantly agreed to help Jennie move her stuff into her new apartment
What is an unwilling and hesitant way?
What is a narrator?
the character telling the story
Read the passage below:
"Our school cafeteria should definitely serve warm soft pretzels on Fridays! Not only are they delicious, but they would also give students the energy they need to finish the school week strong. Write a letter to the principal today to demand pretzels!" What is the author's primary purpose?
Persuade
"Both alligators and crocodiles have long snouts and sharp teeth. However, alligators have a U-shaped snout, while crocodiles have a V-shaped snout." How is this text organized?
(Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, or Problem and Solution)
Compare and Contrast
What is the plot of a story?
the main events in a novel, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.
What is personification?
when a writer gives human traits, feelings, actions, or speech to non-human things like objects, animals, or weather
Meaning of "unwilling" with the prefix "un" added to the beginning of the word.
What is not eager or prepared to do something?
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.
What is showing sorrow or regret for having done something wrong?
What point of view is a story being told from that uses the pronouns... "I," "me," and "us."
first person
A short story tells about a clumsy dragon who accidentally sneezes and sets his own birthday cake on fire. What is the author's primary purpose?
"Littering was making the local park dirty and unsafe for animals. To fix this, the community organized a weekend clean-up day and installed more trash cans." What text structure does the author use here?
(Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, or Problem and Solution)
Problem and Solution
What is the theme of a story?
big idea or life lesson that the author wants to think about after reading the story
What is hyperbole?
a big, obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally, used to show strong feelings, make a point, or be funny
what is a root word?
the most basic, core part of a word that holds its main meaning
How you determine the meaning of an unknown word?
look for clue words
What point of view is a story being told from if it's being told by someone outside of the story
third person
A cookbook gives a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to bake chocolate chip cookies. What is the primary author's purpose of this recipe?
Inform
"The monarch butterfly has bright orange wings with bold black veins and white spots along the edges. It weighs less than a paperclip."Which text structure is shown in this passage?
(Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, or Problem and Solution)
Description