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core terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| textual evidence | that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments. |
| explicit | stated clearly and in detail |
| inference | a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
| theme | the subject of a talk |
| central idea | unifying element of the story |
| objective summary | something that one's efforts |
| subjective summary | dependent on or taking place in a person mind |
| figurative meaning | departing from a literal use of words |
| connotation | an idea |
| denotation | the literal |
| nuance | a subtle difference in |
| tone | Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character |
| formal | done in accordance with rules |
| informal | having a relaxed |
| syntax | Sentence structure |
| diction | A writer's or speaker's choice of words |
| text structure | refers to how the information within a written text |
| parallel plots | is one of the few types of coordinate plots |
| flashbacks | a sudden and disturbing vivid memory |
| foreshadowing | be a warning or indication of (a future event) |
| suspense | a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen |
| mystery | something that is difficult |
| tension | the state of being stretched tight |
| point of view | a particular attitude or way of considering a matter. |
| older of ideas | Of a style or method formerly in vogue |
| textual connections | connections are highly personal connections |
| claim | state or assert that something is the case |
| author's purpose | s the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic |
| persuade | cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument |
| inform | give (someone) facts or information |
| entertain | provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment |
| context clues | are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. |
| parts of speech | a category to which a word is assigned in accordance with its syntactic functions |
| figurative language | Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid |
| metaphor | A comparison without using like or as |
| simile | A comparison using "like" or "as" |
| personification | A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes |
| onomatopoeia | A word that imitates the sound it represents. |
| alliteration | Repetition of consonant sounds |
| hyperbole | A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor |
| allusion | A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. |
| symbolism | the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities |
| imagery | Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) |
| characterization | The act or an instance of characterizing |
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