Antonyms
Give me an ANTONYM for HOT
COLD
Give me a SYNONYM for SOFT
FUZZY
This part of the story introduces the characters and setting.
exposition
This type of writing is meant to entertain the reader through fun stories or exciting events.
To Entertain
This homophone pair sounds the same but means "a story you read" and "the end of an animal"
TAIL and TALE
Give me an ANTONYM FOR START
STOP
Give me a SYNONYM for FAST
QUICK
This is when the conflict reaches its peak and the most exciting moment occurs.
the climax
An author writes this type of text to inform the reader about a topic using facts and explanations.
To Inform
One of these homophones is a part of your foot, and the other means a story someone tells.
HEEL and HEAL
Give me an ANTONYM for ASLEEP
AWAKE
Give me a SYNONYM for HAPPY
JOYFUL
This is a person, animal, or thing that takes part in the action of the story.
a character
When an author writes a story with the goal of convincing the reader to believe in something or take action, this is the author’s purpose.
To Persuade
This homophone pair includes a number and the act of listening.
TWO and TOO
Give me an ANTONYM for CAT
DOG
Give me a SYNONYM for BIG
LARGE
This is the main message or lesson that can be learned from a story.
the theme
This type of writing often expresses personal thoughts, feelings, and opinions, like a diary or a personal blog.
To express feelings or emotions
One of these homophones means "a place" and the other means "belonging to them."
THERE and THEIR
Give me an ANTONYM for TOP
BOTTOM
Give me a SYNONYM for STRONG
POWERFUL
This is where and when the story takes place.
The Setting
When an author writes to teach a moral or a life lesson, the purpose is often to help the reader understand what is right or wrong.
To teach a lesson
This homophone pair sounds the same but means "to buy something" and "a farewell."
BUY and BYE