A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
figurative language
a way of saying something other than the literal meaning of the words
setting
The time and place which the events of a story take place.
An inference is
a guess about what the author doesn't tell us directly
cause-effect
a pattern of organization that arranges elements of an argument in a "because this happened, this resulted" sequence
Protagonist
main character
Idiom
Curiosity killed the cat.
explain
When you make something easy for others to understand by giving reasons or causes
falling action
when the events of the story begin to wind down
plot
series of events that take the characters from conflict to resolution
Which of these is NOT a fact?
She was beautiful, tall, and elegant.
rising action
the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.
first-person point of view
a character in the story is actually telling the story himself/herself (I, me, we, us)
Rising Action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Rhyme
recurring identical or similar final word sounds within or at the ends of lines of verse, e.g., farm/harm;
What text structure is this passage?
cause and effect
foreshadowing
a "clue" that indicates future events
Simile
Comparing 2 things using the words "like" or "as" in the comparison
What point of view is this? "You approach the door slowly. You don't know what is lurking behind it, but you want to be prepared."
2nd person
climax
the turning point of the story and the moment of highest interest or emotion
His face was like stone as he looked at the teacher. They had just gotten in a fight.
3rd person
Tone
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Metaphor
A figure of speech used as a comparison of two unrelated objects, concepts, or ideas without using the words life or as.
Metaphor
comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"
The chain of events that make up a story.
Plot
Match the example with the term that describes it. "They hissed and groaned and hooted as they clamored,"Strike him out!"
onomatopoiea
Figurative language
Descriptions that are used to evoke imagery or make writing more effective and impactful for the reader.
Falling Action (an element of plot)
the part where the author describes how the problem is solved.
First person point of view
The author takes the point of view of a character providing personal thoughts or feelings and shares what other characters do and say. This is the "I" narrator.
Personification
The delicious bread danced in my stomach.
Narrative
Writing that tells a story
Resolution
The conclusion of the story and the completion of the action.
Character Traits
Describe a person based upon their actions and what type of person they are
Rising Action
Events leading up to the climax
Allusion
A reference to someone famous in culture, history or fiction. Example: He parted the crowd like Moses and the Red Sea.
problem-solution
A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the problem.
Third person omniscient point of view
Author can follow all characters around and all times and knows thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Tone
the writer's attitude towards the audience, subject or character.
Chronological
In time order
First Person
The point of view using I, me, my
Idiom
A culturally understood expression that isn't meant to be taken literally
plot
the foundation of a novel or story
Third Person
The point of view using he, she, they, him, her
Suffix
A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning
The character or force in conflict with the protagonist.
Antagonist
Rhythm
the musical quality created by the alternation of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
Theme
The life lesson being taught by the story
Match the example with the term that describes it. "The willow is as sleek as a velvet-nosed calf."
simile
What text structure is this?
sequence/chronological
Personification
Giving an object or animal human feelings, thoughts, attitudes or actions.
Theme
The main point or lesson in the story
Plot
The sequential order of events within a narrative.
Allusion
My friend got so angry I thought he was going to turn green and get totally huge.
Contrast
Explain the differences between things
Resolution
The story comes to a reasonable ending. This part of the plot is typically the last few sentences in the story (i.e. And they all lived happily ever after...)
character
A person in a story
We still object to the dress code for the following reasons: The dress code was written without any serious opportunity for student and parent input. The dress code violates laws protecting religious freedom.
persuade
Antonym
A word that means the opposite
Personification
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Alliteration
The use of language in which the consonant sounds are repeated, generally at the beginning of a word or within words.
Character
A person in a story
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration
Plot
Sequence of events in a story
identify
When you pick out important details and can name/list them
interpret
When you understand and explain the meaning of, or conclusions from, the details of something
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces
Summary
Retelling the story with the main points
compare
When you study the patterns of similarity in two or more things; how they are alike
Climax
As the conflict reaches a turning point (its most intense point) the two opposing forces in the story meet.
Metaphor
Comparing 2 things saying one thing is or becomes something else.
Turning point of the story or the most exciting and intense part for the protagonist.
Climax
Resolution (an element of plot)
Comes after the falling action and it brings the story to a satisfactory end.
Metaphor
Life is a highway.
Idiom
They were barking up the wrong tree.
The standpoint from which a story is told.
Point of View
Toby wants to know how many major units are in his social studies book. He should look where?
table of contents
Match the example with the term that describes it. "The road was a beam of moonlight…"
metaphor
Irony
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
exposition
first part of the plot where characters and setting are established
plot
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
Sequence of events in a story
Inference
a logical guess that is made based on facts and one's own knowledge and experience.
Climax (an element of plot)
the turning point in the story, the part where the problem is at its worse.
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
falling action
the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end
Central/Main Idea
the most important idea about a topic that a writer or speaker conveys
What text structure is this? Linda and Lina are sisters. Linda is tall and has curly hair, but Lina is shorter with straight hair. Both girls love sports, though!
compare and contrast
Flashback
Break in the plot to describe and event that happened at an earlier time.
Allusion
They were like Romeo and Juliet.
Hyperbole
an exaggeration
Falling action
A series of events occurring after the climax that bring the story to a conclusion.
Rising Action
Conflicts are introduced, tensions rise, and things begin to get complicated.
Supporting Evidence/Textual Evidence
ideas that support the topic sentence in a paragraph
Antagonist
the opponent or rival of the hero in the story.
Climax
The most intense moment. The protagonist now must confront a conflict and will change as a result.
protagonist
Main character in a story
Synonym
A word that means the same as another word
Falling Action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Third person limited point of view
Author follows one character around and knows all things about this character.
Exposition
A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
Mood
the feeling the reader gets while reading the story.
Central Conflict
The major problem, obstacle, or issue that the main character must solve.
Effect
Is the result of the cause
External Conflict
Struggles outside of the self.
The conflict is resolved and loose ends of the story are tied up at this time.
Resolution
Narrator
the person telling the story.
verb
An action word
Personification
Giving human characteristics to something non-human.
Theme
Central idea of a text; the message
climax
That point in a plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest; usually the point at which the conflict is resolved
Synonym
A word that means the same
Mood
The general atmosphere created by the authors words. The feeling the reader gets from reading the words.
falling action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Main idea
A sentence that tells what the main point is that the author is saying about the topic
rising action
action which occurs when a series of events build up to the conflict.
The main character in a story
Protagonist
cause & effect
work to move the plot forward
Compare
Explain how things are alike
Personification
Giving human qualities to something that isn't human
noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
Narrator
The person telling the story
Foreshadowing
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
opinion
A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
Metaphor
Comparing two unlike things NOT using the words "like" or "as."
The purpose of a caption is to
describe a photograph
fiction
A story that is not true or is made up
Setting
The time and place of a story
Plot
the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story. This is made up of a series of incidents that are related to one another.
Conflict
The struggles faced by the characters.
Allusion
Krispy Kreme doughnuts are my Achilles heel.
Flashback
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
Gloria wants to review the characteristics of mammals before taking her science test. To find the exact page where she can locate this information she should look where?
index
Theme
the message or meaning in a story, poem, or play.
Simile
A figure of speech that is a comparison of two unrelated objects, concepts, or ideas through the use of the words like or as.
describe
When you give specific and detailed information about something you have read or experienced
antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character
Metaphor
Comparing two things directly without using "like" or "as".
He loves coming to school. He is always thinking to himself, 'If I could just be in Mrs. Lolley's class all day long, life would be perfect!'
3rd person
What text structure is this passage?
chronological order
Prefix
A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
recognize
When you know something and can remember it when you see it
description
The kinds of writing that creates a clear image of something, usually by using details that appeal to one or more of our senses.
I love horses. I am writing this book to talk about horses and their feet and saddles.
1st person
Setting
When and Where the story takes place
Mood
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Rising action
A string of events that builds up from the conflict, which then moves toward the climax.
Foreshadow
A hint or clue that the author provides to the reader to suggest what will happen next or at sometime in the future in the story or narrative.
Cause
Must happen first; it makes something else happen
Irony
Means the exact opposite of what is says, rather then suggeiting an image or impression
Setting
the time and place of a story or play.
conflict (an element of plot)
the problems in the story.
Onomatopoeia
imitates a sound
Simile
a figure of speech that use the words LIKE or AS to make comparisons
Base or root word
A word prior to an affix being added
Falling Action
Events begin falling into place moving toward the end of the story.
Theme
The primary message or lesson taught by a story
cite
to refer to or quote
Paraphrase
Put into your own words
Alliteration
An author uses words beginning with the same sound
Resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Onomatopoeia
Words that represent the sounds something makes
Summarizing
Helps individuals remember large amounts of information, and they are better able to make applications in their daily lives.
Resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is solved
She was feeling under the weather after her long trip.
idiom
conflict
struggle or problem faced by the main character
resolution
the way that the main character solves the story's conflict
Alliteration
words that have the same beginning sounds together
Character
a person in the story.
conflict
A problem the main character must face
Match the example with the term that describes it. "Swifter and swifter a low singing sound!"
alliteration
Inference
Goes beyond what the author says to make an educated guess
The problem or issue in a story. This can be internal or external.
Conflict
non-fiction
writing that tells about real people, places, and events
chronological/sequence
arranged in order of time
Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word
Simile
Comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"
determine
When you figure out a conclusion or answer; make a decision about something
Conflict
The problem in a story
resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Simile
A comparison using like or as.
The time and place of a story.
Setting
Topic
A few words telling what the writing/story is about
Tone
The general attitude an author takes towards his/her topic or subject.
Climax
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Climax
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point for main character
flashbacks
when a former event is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
Point of view
The position from which the story is told
Idiom
A group of words with a special, more figurative meaning instead of the literal meaning.
Which of these is NOT an opinion?
She was wearing a blue silk dress and ballet slippers.
Plot
The structure of a story
Plot
the series of related events in the story
adjective
A word that describes a noun
Protagonist
the central character or hero in the story, novel, or play.
Characterize
to describe the personality traits of someone
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