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1st Six Weeks Vocab.

Unit vocabulary

TermDefinition
Author's Purpose the primary reason they write a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain
Central idea the main point or message the author wants to convey
Summary the main point or message the author wants to convey
Inferencing figuring out things that the author doesn't directly say, but are hinted at using clues and what you already know using clues from the text and schema.
Theme a big idea or message that the author wants to share with the reader, often about life, people, or society
Setting where and when the story takes place
Plot a roadmap that shows what happens and how things unfold
Characteristics the things that make a person, animal, or object stand out or be special
Point of view how someone sees or thinks about something
Context Clues hints found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases
Rising Action the series of events that build up to the most exciting part, called the climax
Falling Action the part of the story that happens after the climax, when the main problem has been mostly solved
Climax the most exciting or important part, like the peak of a mountain
Resolution the final act where the main problem or conflict is solved, and the story comes to an en
Exposition the final act where the main problem or conflict is solved, and the story comes to an end
Conflict a problem that the characters face. It's a struggle or a disagreement that keeps the story moving forward.
fiction a type of story that is made up and not true. It uses the author's imagination to create characters, settings, and events that are not based on real people or facts.
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