ELA Review #1

Words that have similar meanings.

First part of the plot where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced or revealed.

To convince someone to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons.

Comparison of two things without using LIKE or AS.  Ex. The stars were diamonds in the sky.

To explain how something is different from something else.

Proof that supports your answer is called...

The person telling the story is the...

A character, group, or force of nature that is in conflict with the protagonist is the...

Central idea means...

The last part of a story that provides the final outcome. Story events are resolved.

Words an author uses to create the mood for the reader.

To explain or communicate something to someone means to....

Extreme exaggeration

Giving a nonhuman thing, human characteristics.

Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story.

To explain how something is different from something else.

Literary device using LIKE or AS when making comparisons. Ex. The stars twinkled like diamonds.

Point in the story that has the most suspense, emotion, or excitement.

Add notes to a passage or text you are reading.

In grammar, a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, him, her, us, them...

To explain how something is alike or similar to something else.

Sequence of events in a story.

An action word is called a...  Ex. He ran around the track four times.

Showing strong favoritism for one thing over another.

Words that have opposite meanings.

Problem or struggle in the story.

Repeating the initial consonant sound in two or more words.  Ex. Mary sat sipping soda.

 Words that imitate sounds in writing: Boom! Crash!

The main character in a story is the...

To explain or retell information using fewer words.