character
A person in a story
setting
It refers to the time and place which the events of a story take place.
plot
Sequence of events in a story.
sequence
Is the order in which things happen in a story. Clue words to look for are first, next, and last.
author's purpose
the reason an author writes a story: what are the three reasons for an author to write something?
compare
finding out how two or more things are alike or similar
contrast
finding out how two or more things are different
cause
A person, thing or event that makes something happen
effect
A change that is a result of an action or other cause
author
writes a story, book or article
illustrator
Person who makes pictures for a book
context clues
The words, phrases or sentences that come before or after the word that give you clues about the word's meaning.
categories
A group of words that are grouped together because of common characteristics or meanings.
description
Details that give sight, sounds, and smells. Something is described in detail.
point of view
First person: The narrator is telling about himself/herself
Second person: The narrator is talking about YOU, the reader.
Third person: The narrator is telling about someone else. (He...She...They....)
alliteration
Several words that begin with the same letter or sound.
ex. 1. Rachel read rapidly while resting in the red recliner.
imagery
Words and sentences that make a picture in your mind (The golden leaves shimmered in the wind.)
literary device
The use of language to create a particular effect or sound when read aloud.
metaphor
A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
simile
A comparison using "like" or "as
rhythm
The beat and blow of syllables in a poem or in any text
rhyme
Repetition of sounds at the end of words
personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
hyperbole
A word that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point or humor.