What does ¨tone¨ mean in a text?
The author´s attitude toward the subject
What is the author´s purpose?
The primary reason an author writes a specific text.
What is a visual aid?
A chart,graph,image,or diagram.
What is a claim?
An argument or main point.
What does it mean to compare texts?
To find similarities
What is figurative Language?
a type of descriptive language used to convey meaning beyond the literal definition of words.
Name one type of author´s purpose.
To persuade,inform or entertain.
Why do authors include graphs?
To show information clearly.
What is evidence?
Facts or details that support a claim.
What does it mean to contrast texts?
To find differences
What does a metaphor compare?
Two unlike things without using ¨like¨ or ¨as¨.
What is the point of view?
The perspective from which something is told.
What can captions explain?
Pictures or visuals
What makes evidence strong?
It is relevant and reliable to the text.
What is a theme?
The main message of a text.
What is connotation?
The feeling or idea connected to a word.
How can an author support a claim?
With evidence and examples
What should readers do with visuals and text?
Compare and connect them.
What is reasoning?
Explanation of how evidence supports the claim.
Why do you compare themes in texts?
To understand ideas more deeply
Why do authors use imagery?
To help readers picture the text.
Why is identifying bias important?
It helps the reader judge reliability.
What does RI.10.7 talk about?
This standard requires students to evaluate how changing the medium (from text to video) changes how the reader or viewer understands a topic or subject.
Why should readers evaluate arguments?
To decide if they are convincing.
What can two authors do differently?
Present the same topic in different ways.