Sixth Grade LA Review

A problem or struggle between a character and someone or something outside of the character

The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

A word that takes the place of a noun

language that means exactly what it says

All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggest

images, with labels, that show the parts of something is called...

Most exciting moment of the story; turning point

The most exciting part of a story is called the..

a small picture or symbol a reader can click to visit a program or web page

The wind howled in my ears as I waited for my bus.

slanted words in a text.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

She told him a million time this morning to pick up his shoes.

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point or humor

The narrator tells a listener what he/she has done or said, using the personal pronoun "you."

Repetition of vowel sounds

Sequence of events in a story

End of the story where loose ends are tied up

Repetition of consonant sounds

Figurative Language: Baby Bufford bathed in the bottom of the bathtub.

Language that cannot be taken literally it was written to create a special effect or feeling

The alarm screeched a warning for children to head to safety.

A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

is like a dictionary for a specific text it may contain pronunciations, as well as definitions

This is involving opposing forces within a person's mind.

The fire swallowed the house before the firefighters arrived.

Harry is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to doing his homework.

The character is revealed through their personality, looks, words, actions and effect on others

When you provide only the main idea and supporting details you are giving a...

The story takes place on Mars in the year 2583.

the beginning of the story that reveals setting, characters and the back story is called...

problems that arise as characters struggle to reach their goals

lists the major parts of book w/ with their page # to help preview & locate information within

The sound of chirping birds is music to my ears.

a specific title under a main title that explains what smaller sections are about is called the

Large dots often which appear at the start of each item in a list to add emphasis to a point

A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

The author directly states a character's traits

lists the topics in a text alphabetically and the page numbers for each topic

Narrator sees the world through only one characters eyes and thoughts.

It is important for me to get a good night sleep the night before testing.

a word or phrase a reader can click to visit a webpage

POV in which an all-knowing narrator knows the thoughts and actions of any or all characters.

A narrator who is a character in the story and tells the tale from his or her point of view.

I was full after eating a mile high ice cream cone.

Indirect reference to something that is historical, cultural, literary or political significant