| A | B |
| Theme | Meaning of the story or poem. |
| 1st Person Narrator | Look for "I" or "me" or "us" |
| 3rd Person Narrator | Look for "he" or "she" or "they" |
| Imagery | Language that appeals to the senses |
| Diction | Word Choice |
| Illuminate | To help us see |
| Climax | The highest point of interest in a story |
| Resolution | How the story ends |
| Setting | Time and place of a story |
| Metaphor | That girl is an angel. |
| Simile | Proud as a peacock |
| Onomatopoeia | buzz, hiss, snap, crackle, pop |
| Symbolism | A dove can represent peace |
| Main Idea | What the reading is mainly about |
| Supporting Details | Give support to the main idea. |