Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Non-Fiction Terms 8
Terms for LCMS 8th grade English (Non-Fiction Unit)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Internal Text Structure | An author's use of a particular pattern or sytle of writing, in order to better communicate with his audience. |
| Description / Listing | The writer presents information in a structure that resembles an outline. It is often presented in bulleted style, but not necessarily. Signal Words: to begin with, first, second, in addition, next, then, last, finally, another, also, most important |
| Chronological / Sequence | The author presents a series of events or explains a procedure or process in the order they happen. Signal Words: first, second, third, now, before, after, then, next, finally, following, while, meanwhile, last, during, |
| Cause / Effect | The author explains the reasons for an event or action taken. Signal Words: so that, because of, thus, unless, since, as a result, then, reasons for, consequently, explanation for, nevertheless, thus, accordingly |
| Compare / Contrast | The writer discusses the similarities and differences between two ideas, objects, or processes. Signal Words: different from, same as, alike, similar to, unlike, as well as, yet, either…or, compared to, in contrast, while, although, unless, however |
| Problem / Solution | The author introduces an idea or an issue and explains what his solution is . |
| Caption | An explanation or description accompanying a picture or illustration. |
| Graphic | The use of diagrams, charts, graphs, mathematical curves, or simmilar devices within a body of text. It provides the reader with more information OR arranges the information in a visual format. |
| Illustration | A picture drawn by an artist or computer, appearing in a book or magazine. |
| Photograph | An image produced via the photographic process. |
| Bias | To have strong preferences about an issue. i.e. to have strong prejudice towards a particular outcome or explanation. |
| Byline | The inclusion of an author's name in an article or news story. It can appear at the beginning or the end of the story. |
| Headline | Opening text of a story: i.e. the very first line. |
| Main Idea | The most important information which an author is trying to present. |
| Supporting Details | Facts and opinions used by an author to back up his main ideas. |
| Summarizing | THe act or skill of creating a summary. |
| Quotation | An exact copy of a another person's words or writing in an article or news story. |
| Unbias | To be free from bias or prejudice. |
| Headings | A title at the head of a page or section of a book. |
| Subheadings | Titles that divide a part or a piece of writing into shorter sections. |
| Venn Diagram | a chart containing details on how two subjects are different in the outer circles, and details on how the subjects are alike where the circles overlap. |
| Table of contents | A list of the chapters of a book or parts of a document organized in the order in which they appear. |
| Color Text | Text printed in a different color in order to add emphasis. |
| Italic Text | Text slanted to the right in order to add emphasis. |
| Underline Text | Text that has had a line printed beneath it in order to add emphasis. |
| Side Bar | A short block of text in a newspaper or magazine, typically boxed, giving the reader additional information. |
| Glossary | An alphabetical listing of important words and definitions. |
| Index | An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book. |
| Footnotes | An additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page. |
| Annotations | A note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram. |
| Editorial | An opinion piece, usually related to politics or other controversial issues. |
| Facts | Information that is verifiable. |
| Opinions | Attitudes, bias or prejudices held by the author. These are not verifiable . |
| Author's Purpose | The reason that an author chooses to write about a specific topic. |
Created by:
harperws
Popular English Vocabulary sets