Academic Verbs
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Explain
To communicate a topic or idea in a clear and understandable way.
Describe
To present a clear, detailed picture of something.
Point of View
The position or angle from which a story is told.
Narrative
A story told in sequence of events, personal experiences can be fiction or non-fiction.
SIMILE
A figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as".
Compare
To examine how two or more things are alike
Support
To give information that backs up a position, claim, or idea.
Clarify
To make clear; to make more understandable
Sequence
The particular order in which events or things follow each other.
MOOD
The overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
Persuade
To convince someone to think or act in a specific way.
Claim
To take a position or stance on a topic; to assert something is true.
Justify
To show or prove something to be true or valid.
Predict
To say that something will happen or will be a consequence of something.
METAPHOR
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.
Contrast
To examine how two or more things are different.
Analyze
To break something into parts and examine it critically.
How can you contrast texts?
- Look for words that show different tones, moods, or ideas.
- Identify the authors message from both of the texts.
Figurative Language
Not based literal; on literal figures of speech.
MAIN IDEA
The central part or most important concept in a passage, paragraph, or entire text.
Interpret
To make sense of something; to determine an intended meaning.
Elaborate
To explain and idea thoroughly; to add more detail or information.
How do you identify the THEME of the story?
Ask yourself, 1. "What is the lesson at the end of the texts?" 2. "What message does the author want me to learn?"
How do you SUMMARIZE? What should be included?
1. Identify the main idea of the passage?
2. Include key supporting details.
3. Use your own words.
AUTHORS PURPOSE
The reason why an author writes a text.