Vocabulary
Accuracy
State of being correct or precise
Inference
Conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Educated guess.
Tone
An individual way of speaking or writing especially when used to express emotion.
Prediction
forecast. Like the weather man predicts the weather.
Paraphrase
Using different words, rewording something written or spoken by someone else. Putting it in your own words.
Fluency
The ability to speak or write easily and accurately
Suffix
added at the end of the word
Author's Purpose
His reason for or intent in writing. Inform, Explain, Entertain, Persuade.
Prefix
At the beginning of, EX: un-happy
Author's craft
author's way to use many tools. Alliteration, Irony, Metaphor, Simile, Personification.
Protagonist
Usually known as the hero of the movie or story.
Audience
assembled spectators or listeners at public event.
Theme
The subject or talk of a piece of writing, a person's thoughts.
Summarize
Brief statement of main points.
Genre
Denote Literary sub-classifications EX: Comedy, Tragedy, Poetry, Thriller, Science Fiction, Romance, etc.
Figurative Language
Language intended to create an image in the mind that goes beyond the literal meaning or expected meaning of the words involved. Ex: Love is a Battlefield.
Climax
The most exciting or intense part of the story
Mental Images
Mental picture, like a television show in your head.
Falling Action
The elements of plot after a story's climax and before resolution. Ex: Hero ride home after winning a battle.
Characterization
Creation of fictional character.
Personification
attribute of a personal nature or human characteristic to something nonhuman.
Context
Voice
A particular opinion or attitude expressed.
Conflict
serious disagreement.struggle.
Antagonist
Person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone.