The reason why an effect occurs.
cause
To, too, or two? Means also or relates to an amount
too
The reason an author writes a literary work
What is author's purpose?
were, we're? Means we are
we're
When you talk about similarities and differences between 2 or more things
compare and contrast
A comparison of two or more things using like or as
simile
Your, you're? Shows ownership
your
What is the past tense of run?
ran
The lesson the author is trying to convey
What is theme?
Words that relate to a specific topic
What is domain-specific vocabulary?
Where, wear? Refers to clothes and accessories
wear
Either/or and neither/nor are examples of what part of speech?
Correlative Conjunctions
The various formats authors can use to express their ideas. For example: compare/contrast, main idea & detail, sequencing, cause & effect
text structure
A saying that doesn't mean exactly what it says (For example: Hit the road, Jack!
idiom
There, their, they're? A directions
there
Sentence or fragment? When the sky turns dark
fragment