Vocabulary
Word parts added to the beginning of base words to change the meaning or function.
What is a prefix?
The most important message or point an author conveys in an informational or argumentative text
What is the central idea?
To persuade, inform, or entertain
What is author's purpose?
The underlying lesson the author conveys. The universal message about life, society, or human nature.
What is theme?
A grammar rule that ensures subjects and verbs always agree in number. Example: "The band write their own lyrics." Vs. "The band writes their own lyrics."
What is subject-verb agreement?
The basic form of many English words and help readers determine meanings of unfamiliar words
What are Latin roots?
Using evidence from the text combined with your own reasoning to figure out ideas that are not directly stated
What are inferences?
Expressions with meanings different from the literal meanings of the words. Example: "One's home is their castle."
What are idioms?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps readers visualize ideas
What is imagery?
A punctuation used to connect words to clarify meaning or avoid confusion. Example: "This is a content-heavy essay."
What is hyphenation?
Word parts added to the end of base words to change the meaning or function.
What is a suffix?
The author's attitude on a subject
What is tone?
A technique to enhance meaning, create rhythm, or emphasize ideas
What are sound devices?
A claim enhanced by devices like repetition and alliteration
What is argument?
Using similar grammatical forms to create balance in writing. Example: "Her essay will introduce the topic, will outline the points, and will state a conclusion."
What is parallel structure?
Words that are specialized terms connected to a particular subject or field.
What are domain-specific words?
A text's organization (such as, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological order)
A means to tracing how parts develop and influence one another in a text
What is analyzing an idea?
The perspective in a text. Example: I, you, or they.
What is point of view?
The conventions of standard grammar and avoids slang and conversational phrasing.
What is formal English?
A reference material that assists a reader with defining vocabulary words.
What is a dictionary?
A claim supported by evidence and reasoning
What is an argument?
Repeating consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables. Often used in rhetorical arguments.
What is alliteration?
The strategic reuse of words, phrases, or ideas to add emphasis, create rhythm, build emotion, and make messages memorable. Often used in rhetorical arguments.
What is repetition?
Words or grammar rules that experts debate or that are frequently misused.
What is contested usage?