His face was like stone as he looked at the teacher. They had just gotten in a fight.
3rd person
Alliteration
The use of language in which the consonant sounds are repeated, generally at the beginning of a word or within words.
first-person point of view
a character in the story is actually telling the story himself/herself (I, me, we, us)
Chronological
In time order
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
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.
She was feeling under the weather after her long trip.
idiom
Onomatopoeia
imitates a sound
exposition
first part of the plot where characters and setting are established
Plot
The sequential order of events within a narrative.
Plot
Sequence of events in a story
verb
An action word
Match the example with the term that describes it. "The road was a beam of moonlight…"
metaphor
plot
The sequence of events in a story
compare
When you study the patterns of similarity in two or more things; how they are alike
Allusion
My friend got so angry I thought he was going to turn green and get totally huge.
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.
plot
the foundation of a novel or story
Match the example with the term that describes it. "Swifter and swifter a low singing sound!"
alliteration
Narrative
Writing that tells a story
noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
Central/Main Idea
the most important idea about a topic that a writer or speaker conveys
Mood
The general atmosphere created by the authors words. The feeling the reader gets from reading the words.
Irony
Means the exact opposite of what is says, rather then suggeiting an image or impression
Hyperbole
an exaggeration
Plot
Sequence of events in a story
Base or root word
A word prior to an affix being added
problem-solution
A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the problem.
What text structure is this passage?
cause and effect
Effect
Is the result of the cause
Irony
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
Climax
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point for main character
Central Conflict
The major problem, obstacle, or issue that the main character must solve.
falling action
when the events of the story begin to wind down
Falling action
A series of events occurring after the climax that bring the story to a conclusion.
cause & effect
work to move the plot forward
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.
Alliteration
An author uses words beginning with the same sound
Third Person
The point of view using he, she, they, him, her
Setting
the time and place of a story or play.
conflict
struggle or problem faced by the main character
Personification
Giving human qualities to something that isn't human
Onomatopoeia
Words that represent the sounds something makes
Resolution
The conclusion of the story and the completion of the action.
Contrast
Explain the differences between things
Conflict
The problem in a story
Prefix
A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
Metaphor
Comparing two unlike things NOT using the words "like" or "as."
plot
series of events that take the characters from conflict to resolution
Synonym
A word that means the same as another word
The time and place of a story.
Setting
climax
That point in a plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest; usually the point at which the conflict is resolved
The problem or issue in a story. This can be internal or external.
Conflict
Tone
Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
Narrator
the person telling the story.
conflict (an element of plot)
the problems in the story.
Tone
the writer's attitude towards the audience, subject or character.
climax
the turning point of the story and the moment of highest interest or emotion
The conflict is resolved and loose ends of the story are tied up at this time.
Resolution
Tone
The general attitude an author takes towards his/her topic or subject.
Narrator
The person telling the 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
adjective
A word that describes a noun
Resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up and the conflict is solved
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
cause-effect
a pattern of organization that arranges elements of an argument in a "because this happened, this resulted" sequence
Theme
The life lesson being taught by the story
Match the example with the term that describes it. "They hissed and groaned and hooted as they clamored,"Strike him out!"
onomatopoiea
Metaphor
Comparing 2 things saying one thing is or becomes something else.
First Person
The point of view using I, me, my
Characterize
to describe the personality traits of someone
Theme
the message or meaning in a story, poem, or play.
Idiom
Curiosity killed the cat.
Synonym
A word that means the same
cite
to refer to or quote
Idiom
They were barking up the wrong tree.
Topic
A few words telling what the writing/story is about
Metaphor
A figure of speech used as a comparison of two unrelated objects, concepts, or ideas without using the words life or as.
The chain of events that make up a story.
Plot
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
Theme
The main point or lesson in the story
Falling Action (an element of plot)
the part where the author describes how the problem is solved.
Falling Action
Events begin falling into place moving toward the end of the story.
Mood
Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
Simile
Comparing 2 things using the words "like" or "as" in the comparison
Exposition
A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
Simile
A comparison using like or as.
What text structure is this passage?
chronological order
Summary
Retelling the story with the main points
I love horses. I am writing this book to talk about horses and their feet and saddles.
1st person
Idiom
A culturally understood expression that isn't meant to be taken literally
Metaphor
Comparing two things directly without using "like" or "as".
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
Resolution (an element of plot)
Comes after the falling action and it brings the story to a satisfactory end.
Rhyme
recurring identical or similar final word sounds within or at the ends of lines of verse, e.g., farm/harm;
Idiom
A group of words with a special, more figurative meaning instead of the literal meaning.
Setting
When and Where the story takes place
Which of these is NOT a fact?
She was beautiful, tall, and elegant.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces
fiction
A story that is not true or is made up
Alliteration
words that have the same beginning sounds together
Plot
the series of related events in the story
Allusion
They were like Romeo and Juliet.
What text structure is this?
sequence/chronological
Simile
a figure of speech that use the words LIKE or AS to make comparisons
resolution
the way that the main character solves the story's conflict
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration
Which of these is NOT an opinion?
She was wearing a blue silk dress and ballet slippers.
Match the example with the term that describes it. "The willow is as sleek as a velvet-nosed calf."
simile
Resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
Character
A person in a story
character
A person in a story
Personification
Giving human characteristics to something non-human.
Suffix
A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Character
a person in the story.
Simile
Comparing two unlike things using words such as "like" or "as"
Figurative language
Descriptions that are used to evoke imagery or make writing more effective and impactful for the reader.
Climax (an element of plot)
the turning point in the story, the part where the problem is at its worse.
Antonym
A word that means the opposite
Plot
The structure of a story
Personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Mood
the feeling the reader gets while reading the story.
The standpoint from which a story is told.
Point of View
Character Traits
Describe a person based upon their actions and what type of person they are
falling action
the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end
Turning point of the story or the most exciting and intense part for the protagonist.
Climax
Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
setting
The time and place which the events of a story take place.
conflict
A problem the main character must face
Rising Action
Conflicts are introduced, tensions rise, and things begin to get complicated.
Summarizing
Helps individuals remember large amounts of information, and they are better able to make applications in their daily lives.
Rising action
A string of events that builds up from the conflict, which then moves toward the climax.
Metaphor
comparing two unlike things NOT using words such as "like" or "as"
chronological/sequence
arranged in order of time
Personification
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Rising Action
Events leading up to the climax
Metaphor
Life is a highway.
Conflict
The struggles faced by the characters.
Cause
Must happen first; it makes something else happen
Compare
Explain how things are alike
Personification
Giving an object or animal human feelings, thoughts, attitudes or actions.
The purpose of a caption is to
describe a photograph
resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up
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...)
Theme
Central idea of a text; the message
Climax
The most intense moment. The protagonist now must confront a conflict and will change as a result.
non-fiction
writing that tells about real people, places, and events
rising action
the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax.
falling action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Climax
Most exciting moment of the story; turning point
Personification
The delicious bread danced in my stomach.
Allusion
A reference to someone famous in culture, history or fiction. Example: He parted the crowd like Moses and the Red Sea.
Theme
The primary message or lesson taught by a story
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.
figurative language
a way of saying something other than the literal meaning of the words
Climax
As the conflict reaches a turning point (its most intense point) the two opposing forces in the story meet.
Rhythm
the musical quality created by the alternation of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
opinion
A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.
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.
Rising Action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Point of view
The position from which the story is told
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