Text Structure
a text structure that explains how or why something happened
cause and effect text structure
text that has the opposite meaning of an unknown word or phrase or that is a non-example of it
antonym context clue
a persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer’s or speaker’s credibility and shared values with the audience
ethos
an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward
character
the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud
sound device
a text structure that presents facts, events, or details in the order in which they occurred in time
chronological text structure
an idea or feeling that a word suggests in addition to its literal or primary meaning
connotation
expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
figurative language
the main problem or struggle in a work of literature
conflict
a technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing
literary device
a text structure that explains similarities and differences between two or more things
compare and contrast text structure
a hint in the surrounding text that can help a reader infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word, phrase, or description
context clue
a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning
logos
the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme
literary element
expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
figurative language
the order or pattern a writer uses to organize information
text structure
text that provides a definition of a word
definition context clue
a persuasive technique that attempts to stir up emotions
pathos
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature
plot
the events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning
context
a text structure that presents steps in a process
sequence text structure
the literal or dictionary definition of a word
denotation
the art of speaking and writing persuasively
rhetoric
the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person
point of view
a state of not being sure or not knowing
uncertainty