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ELA EOG Terms List 1
Amazing words to know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| author's purpose | The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, describe, & entertain) |
| caption | A text label that identifies an illustration such as a figure, table, or picture. |
| Central idea | Most important point the author makes |
| cite | To refer to or quote |
| conclusion | A summary based on evidence or facts |
| conflict | A struggle between opposing forces |
| inference | A conclusion one can draw from the presented details, an educated guess |
| point of view | The perspective from which a story is told |
| setting | The time and place in which a story unfolds. |
| theme | A central message, lesson, or insight into life revealed through a literary work |
| mythology | The study of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. |