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| author's point of view |
The author's attitude or opinion about the subject; viewpoint. |
| author's purpose |
What the author is trying to accomplish through the writing. |
| cause |
The reason , or motive, for an action; why something happens. |
| chart |
A group of facts about something, set up in the form of a diagram, table, graph, etc. |
| compare |
To examine in order to observe or discover similarities and differences |
| conclusion |
A reasonable outcome that can be predicted based on one's own knowledge combined with information obtained from the text. Not always directly stated. |
| contrast |
To show differences when two or more things are compared. |
| devices of persuasion |
Strategies that a writer uses to convince a reader of something (eg. bandwagon, testimonial, plain folks, emotional words) |
| diagram |
A drawing that shows how an item is made or how it works. |
| difference |
The way in which two or more things are not the same. |
| effect |
The result, or consequence, of an action. |
| fact |
A statement that can be proven or tested to be true or false. |
| graph |
An illustration of quantity or amount and how it relates to another variable (eg. bar graph, circle, line graph). |
| inference |
A combination of one's own knowledge and information supplied in the text which leads to a conclusion or generalization about a subject. |
| main idea |
The most important point that the writer makes in a reading selection; it can be stated or implied. |
| map |
A small - scale representation of an actual piece. |
| most accurate |
Based on the information provided . |
| opposing point of views |
Opposite ideas or opinions on the same topic. |
| outcome |
The result of something ; the way something turns out; the effect. |
| primary sources |
An "informational test passage" or "graphic representation" such as a map, chart, photo, graph, illustration, etc. A first - hand source. |
| relevant/ supporting details |
The small pieces of information that support, develop, or explain the main idea. |
| similarity |
The way in which two or more things are the same. |
| statistical information |
A graph or chart representing facts, numbers, or other data. |
| statistics |
Facts or data of a numerical kind which represent significant information about a given subject. |
| true |
The opposite of false; real. |
| alliteration |
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words (eg. Betty, the bug, bit Bob, the boy) |
| central problem |
The primary struggle, or conflict, faced by the main character in the plot of a literary work. |
| character |
A person or animal who takes part in the action of a literary work; also the qualities and traits that define an individual's personality. |
| character development |
The ways in which a character changes . or grows, throughout the course of a literary work. A "dynamic" character changes; a "static" character does not change. |
| conflict |
The "problem" in a story which triggers the action ; struggle between two opposing forces. |
| dialogue |
Conversation between characters in a story, work of nonfiction, nove, or play. |
| imagery |
Words and phrases that appeal to the reader's senses. |
| literary form |
Also known as Genre (eg. fiction, drama, nonfiction, poetry, short stories, and novels) |
| major event |
The most important incidents that occur in a work of literature; events that cause the greatest impact on the characters of a literary work. |
| metaphor |
A comparison of two un-like things in which no words of comparison are used (eg. That test was a bear!). |
| mood |
The feeling the author wants to convey to the reader through a work of literature (eg. excitement, anger, sadness, happiness, or pity) |
| nonfiction |
Prose writing about real people, places, things, and ideas. |
| personification |
A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal, or idea. |
| plot |
The sequence of events in a work of literature; the action in a story. |
| repetition |
The repeating of sounds , letters, words, or lines, which helps give poetry its meaning , form, and sound. |
| resolution |
The final part of a plot; the events in the story that work out the problem or the conflict. |
| rhyme |
The similarities or likeness of sound existing between two or more words. |
| rhythm |
The pattern of accented and unaccented syllables in poetry; it brings out the musical quality of language and can create a particular mood. |
| sequence of moods |
The order in which events occur in a work of literature ; collectively known as the "Plot". |
| setting |
The time, place and conditions under which a story takes place. |
| simile |
A comparison of two un-like things using the words "like" or "as" (eg. When he's mad, Mr. Z's eyes are like flamming arrows!) |
| theme |
The statement about life or human nature a particular work is trying to convey to the reader. |
| tone |
The author's attitude toward his/ her subject. |
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