ELA Semester Review

This point of view is told from a character in the story.

________ point of view uses pronouns like "he", "she", "it", "they", or a name.

The way the author creates and describes a character in a text is called:

The text show how ideas/things are alike or different

This type of point of view uses "I", "me", or "we"-

Written with the purpose to persuade-

Literature or other writing that is invented/made up by the author

A statement that cannot be proven

What is an EXCERPT?

Point of view when narrator has knowledge about ALL characters.

What is the term used when characters are speaking?

____________ is true.

Language that appeals to the 5 senses and helps paint a picture in the reader's mind is called:

Something that stands for or represents something else is a

Which is the best example of alliteration?

Text shows one event causes another; Look for words like because, then, since, and as a result

You could use a Venn diagram for this type of text structure.

A statement that is proven with facts-

A piece of writing that a person writes about his/her life

Which of the following is not a simile?

You should fill out a ________ for fictional passages.

A statement many people assume to be true, but it can't be proven-

The attitude of the speaker in the story is called-

Sometimes authors repeat words or phrases to

This point of view is when a narrator only knows the thoughts/feelings of ONE character-

This point of view is told from an outside narrator.

To persuade, to inform or to entertain is known as-

_________ is a made up story.

Type of structure when all information is organized by like groups

Skits and plays are called

A special quality or something special about one's personality is a

___________ point of view uses the pronoun "you"-

Which of the following is a possible theme?

Words that describe how things look, sound, taste, smell and feel are known as:

When you combine what you read with your own past experiences, you can make:

Which of the following is not a strategy used on the STAAR?

What does CONCLUDE mean when asked like this: "What can the reader conclude about _____?

This text structure talks about an issue and a way to solve the issue.

______ is when words have identical or similar ending sounds.

This text structure talks about something that happens and why it happens.

The theme of a poem/text is _________.

The problem or struggle a character faces

How do you choose the best SUMMARY of a passage?

Writer places events in the order that they happen

How do you choose the best summary?

__________ tell actors what to do in a drama.

An account of a person's actual experience-emotional/personal/memories

Giving human attributes to a non-human thing is called _______.

What does the word CONVEY mean?

This point of view uses the pronouns "I" and "we"-

Bill felt remorse, or SHAME for his harsh words. Which word is a context clue?

This text structure discusses a topic, giving the characteristics and qualities.

__________ is when words sound like what they mean.