where and when the story takes place

the problem in the story

what a piece of writing is mainly about

The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life or overall message of the story

to shorten (3-5 sentences) and tell the beginning, middle, and end of a passage

in the time order in which events happened

used to convice the reader of the writer's point of view

writing that tells how to do something

a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena

a beginning or coming into being

the story of a person's life written by that person in first person point of view

the perspective from which a story is told

Told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and We"

the narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character

told by an all-knowing narrator from outside the story who reveals what every character thinks and feels

the repetition of consonant SOUNDS at the beginning of words. For example, Sally sells seashells by the sea shore.

giving human qualities to non-human things

comparison using like or as. Clue: You "smile" when you see someone you like." Example: The car was as cold as ice.

an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words

when a portion of the story goes back in time

The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

to demonstrate that something is right; to defend with reasons

A listing of words with synonyms and antonyms

Clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word

a division or type of literature

a conversation between two persons

small text found near a picture that provides important information about the picture

poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme

instructions for actors and stage crew, usually set in italics

the author's attitude toward or opinion about a subject

A drawing that shows or explains something...usually includes labels and captions.

A practical lesson about right and wrong

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

Writing that tells about real-life, people, places, things, ideas, or events.

fiction that involves an event in history. Contains historical facts, events, or people, but is not true.

a story written to be performed by actors; a play

the use of words that represent sounds

the pattern of rhyme in a poem (ex. ABAB)

when two words rhyme in the same line of poetry

to disagree; to say the opposite

Give the wrong idea; to deceive; to lead someone in the wrong direction

The reason why something happens

the person who is telling the story; the speaker

shows how two things are alike/different or how one is better than the other ("This blanket is like a fluffy cloud.") (Commercials might show how one product is better or cheaper than other brands. Politicians might show how their policies or positions are better than their opponents.)

Sometimes authors overstate the facts leading to a false of importance. (We will all be doomed if we don't take a stand now!) (This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today.) Key words: always, never, everyone

a comparison or two unlike things without using like or as

elaborate exaggeration

a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader; uses devices such as metaphor, simile, etc.

the part of a story (usually the beginning) which explains the background and setting of the story. The characters are often introduced.

the central part of a story during which various problems arise, leading up to the climax

the turning point in the action of a story--the problem is solved

the part of a story which follows the climax or turning point

the ending or final outcome of a story

combining several pieces of information to make an inference

this type of text informs or instructs the reader. It is nonfiction.

language that means more than what it says on the surface; usually gives us a feeling about its subject

the events that make up a story

a word part that can be added at the beginning of a word to make a new word

a word part that can be added at the end of a word to make up a new word

the parts of a text that stand out (diagram, table of contents, index, etc)

to influence

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

influencing strongly

make known

The person who wrote the play/drama.

The items on the stage that the actors use. They give clues about the setting of the play.

The reason an author writes the text--to persuade, inform, explain and entertain

the reason the character says or does something

Who the piece of text was originally written for. Example: in a letter, look at who the letter is addressed to (Dear Mom)

similar to a paragraph but in a poem

similar to a sentence but in a poem

the outcome of an experiment or problem

connected

Where information comes from.

The theme or central idea of a work, the insight it offers into life

qualities that characters possess (honesty)

reasons why characters act the way they do

another word for the resolution to a story

the attitude, or feeling that the author has about the subject

the feeling or emotion the reader gets when reading a passage

a person, place, or thing that represents something beyond its literal meaning. (ex. A heart might represent love.)

the bits and pieces of information that support the main idea

the way an author arranges/organizes text (organizational pattern)

what happens as a result of an event or action (what happens after)

a statement that can be proved by experts, looking up information in a book, etc.

a personal belief or judgement that can not be proven

the person that narrates the poem

words that have the same meaning

words that are opposites

part of a play

part of an act in a play

another name for a reading passage

to stress upon; something that is important

two passages that are alike or connected in some way. First, read the first passage and answer questions relating to that passage. Then,read the second passage and answer the questions relating to that passage. Lastly,

a one-sentence statement that sums up the major ideas of a text