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details
smaller pieces that support the larger idea of the story
compare
look for similarities between two different things
theme
the message or lesson you take from a story
evidence
facts or a quote from a text to prove or disprove something
tone
a writer's attitude toward their subject
to recognize or note features or characteristics
contrast
to look for differences between two different things
purpose
the specific reason that a person has for writing something
support
to back up, using evidence to justify your opinion or answer
structure
the organization of something
describe
to point out facts or details
infer
to come to a conclusion based on the details from the story
predict
to say that something will happen
cite
point of view
the angle from which a story is told
+10 if you can give examples of POV 1 + 2
explain
to make clear or understandable to others
analyze
to examine something in order to understand its meaning
conclude
bring to an end or arrive at an opinion
to show the truth or existence of something by using evidence
figurative language
not literal
ex: hyperbole, similies, metaphors
+10 if you can give me an example
summarize
to state or express the most important details from a story in order
evaluate
to make a judgement
reflect
to consider what's been read to state an opinion
justify
to show or prove something to be true or valid
narrative
a story that tells a sequence of events, either real or fake