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ELA Academic Vocab

TermDefinition
inference A conclusion a reader draws based on details in the text. Not directly stated.
theme The major lesson or idea found in a text. Usually refers to fiction and poetry.
convey to show
summary A statement or short paragraph that tells what a text is about.
plot The events that happen in a story
allusion A cultural reference or reference to an outside text.
suspense Building tension and uncertainty throughout a text.
Dramatic irony When readers are aware of details of which the characters in a story are not.
connotation The ideas or feelings that result from hearing or reading a word or phrase.
denotation The dictionary definition of a word; its literal meaning.
tone The authors attitude toward a subject.
mood The feelings and emotions a reader has because of a text.
genre The category into which a story falls. Examples include: fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction
central idea The main idea of a text
supporting details The examples and evidence used to develop a central idea
anecdote A smaller story within a larger story used to develop a central idea
point of view The perspective from which a story is told.
author's purpose The reason an author wrote a text (persuade, inform, entertain)
medium The form of a text
coherent Makes logical sense, fits together correctly.
trace Follow the development of an argument or story through a text.
evaluate Assess the strengths and weaknesses of an argument or text
claim An opinion or thesis
compare To find similarities between two or more topics, ideas, or concepts
contrast To find the differences between two or more topics, ideas, or concepts
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