an account of someone's life written by that person

the key point the author is trying to make (nonfiction) that is tied to ONE text. example: "I Have a Dream Speech" - African Americans have not received the promises of our constitution

the message of the text or life lesson (fiction) example: Kindness has the power to make a difference in someone's life (can be in MANY different texts, not just one)

where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced

the dictionary definition of a word

the end of the story (resolution)

where the characters, setting, conflict are introduced

when characters speak to each other in a text (conversation between characters)

when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced

part that occurs after the climax, when the loose ends are being tied up, the conflict is reaching a resolution

where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced

language that is not literal -written to create a special effect or feeling (similes, metaphors, alliteration....) .... The dog ran as fast as lightening.

literal language (The dog ran fast)

hint/clues from the narrator about something that will happen later in the story

prediction made by the reader about future events

an extreme exaggeration "I am so tired, I could sleep for days"

a cultural phrase that means something different from what the words actually say- "Don't judge a book by its cover" "let someone off the hook"

a cultural phrase that means something different from what the words actually say-"Don't judge a book by its cover"

an extreme exaggeration "I'm so tired, I could sleep for days"

a comparison using like or as "She is hairy like a cat"

use of language to create a picture in your mind using the senses " The car was a glittery, shiny, bright green"

a comparison between two things without using like or as "The dog is a lion"

a new idea based on text evidence and background knowledge

a prediction about future events

the feelings/vibes the READER has after reading

the attitude of the SPEAKER/AUTHOR

the one who opposes the main character

a repetition of letters/sounds "Sally sells seashells" ("s" sound)

an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, attitudes- "The pencil walked across the table"

the events of a play, novel, movie presented in sequence - exposition + rising action + climax + falling action + resolution (denouement)

point of view / perspective

thoughts/opinions of the speaker- 1st, 2nd, 3rd person (the way the story is told)

the opposition to the main character

1st person point of view

i, me, my, we, our, us - the narrator is telling the story

he/she/they/it/names - someone outside the story is telling it

you/you - the narrator is talking to the reader

2nd person point of view

you/your- the narrator is speaking to the reader

he/she/it/they/names- someone outside the story is telling it

i/me/my/we/our/us - the narrator is telling the story

3rd person point of view

he/she/it/they/names - someone outside the story is telling it

you/your- the narrator is talking to the reader

i/me/my/we/our/us - the narrator is telling the story

a guess from the reader about what will happen next

hints/clues from the narrator about something in the future

the one who is faced with the conflict, sometimes not a heroic person (anti-hero)

events leading up to the climax

when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced

a different word with the same meaning

a different word with an opposite meaning

the attitude of the speaker/author in a text

the feelings/vibes felt by the reader in a text

the life lesson or message - must be universal (can be in many different texts)

the key point tied to a specific text

author's purpose- to entertain

speech for getting someone to take action / believe an idea

author's purpose- to persuade

speech for getting someone to take action / believe an idea

author's purpose- to inform

article that gives facts/details

speech to get someone to take action / believe an idea

author's purpose - to describe

to give sensory details, very specific details about something

speech to get someone to take action / believe an idea

author's purpose- to explain

to make something clear/easy to understand

speech to get someone to take action

the struggle between opposing forces, the problem in a text

the use of symbols to represent bigger ideas - blue symbolizes peace

words that mean the opposite of what is said- Wow, I am so excited to take this medicine.

an extreme exaggeration- I am so tired, I could sleep for days

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analogy

a comparison between two things "Green is to color as orchid is to flower"

a comparison using like or as "The dog is like a lion"

A cultural phrase used in common conversation "It's raining cats and dogs"

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

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10 sec • 1 pt

alliteration

a comparison using like or as "The dog is like a lion"

repetition of the same sound (same letter) at the beginning of words "Sally sells seashells by the seashore" (the "s" sound)

repetition of words (run, run run!)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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10 sec • 1 pt

allusion

when the author makes a connection to well known text, person or event 'You are an Einstein!"

a comparison not using like or as "The dog is a lion"

Repetition of letters 'Sally sells seashells..."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

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10 sec • 1 pt

anecdote

a comparison between two things "The dog is a lion"

a short story within a story often used to make a point 'A parent might tell their child a story about a lesson they learned growing up"

The reason for writing a text (inform, persuade, explain...)

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

antagonist

the main character, the one who faces the conflict (Batman)

The one who opposes the protagonist or creates conflict for the protagonist (Maleficent, Joker)

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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10 sec • 1 pt

author's purpose

the plot elements

the reason or intent for writing the text (to inform, to persuade, to explain, to entertain)

the plan for writing

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

autobiography

an account of a person's life written by that person

an account of someone's life written by someone ELSE

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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7th Grade Content Vocabulary

analogy

alliteration

allusion

anecdote

antagonist

author's purpose

autobiography

Biography

central idea

claim

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