| A | B |
| Characteristics | a distinguishing feature or quality |
| Cite | to recall information for support, illustrate a point or for proof. |
| Compare | to tell how some traits are alike |
| Conclude | to tell how some traits are different |
| Genere | a distinctive type or category of literature such as sciece fiction, fantacy, or mystery |
| Identify | to recognize or be able to name |
| Plot | also called the storyline, the plan, scheme, or main story |
| Setting | where and when the story takes place |
| Solution | how the characters solve the problem |
| Structure | how the story is set up, ex: Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/ Solution, Chronological Order |
| Text | written work |
| Theme | the message the author wants the reader to take away from the text, the lesson |
| Authors Purpose | the reason the author writes. PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) |
| Chronological | To arrange the events in the order that they happen |