A story based on a real person that has been told over and over, and has been exaggerated.

This text feature is usually placed along with a photograph.

Why the author is writing his argument or opinion, to persuade the reader to support his point of view.

The word for a group of lines, similar to a paragraph.

The description of the time period and place where the story happens.

A story that explains how the world works, and usually has gods and goddesses.

Authors use this text organization when they are showing how two things are alike and different.

WHO the author is trying to convince to be on his side.

A comparison between two or more things that uses the words "like" or "as."

The word that shows the changing of an act or setting in a drama/play.

The main events in a story in the correct order: rising action or problem, climax, falling action or resolution.

The main point that the author is trying to tell the reader. Sometimes the author states it clearly, but sometimes the reader has to infer it.

These phrases or sentences in the text are what the author uses to prove his claim.

When human traits are given to a object or an animal.

How each member of the cast knows when to say their line.

A character's inner feelings or qualities of their personality.

Sentences or facts that support the main point that the author is telling the reader.

When the reader makes an educated guess based on background knowledge and details from the passage.

Why the author is writing the poem, or what the author is trying to teach the reader.

When a cast member speaks.

When the reader uses key details to retell the beginning, middle, and end of the story in their own words.

Words or sentences around an unknown word that help the reader figure out the meaning.

These words, phrases, or sentences are found when you look back at the passage to find the answer to the questions.

When the reader forms a picture in their head based on the author's descriptions.

When a cast member is taking action or moving around the stage, shown in parenthesis and italics.