ELA Terms 1
Comparing using like or as
simile
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of a word
alliteration
pictures, graphs, headings, charts, maps, etc.
text features
Evidence from the text
text evidence or textual evidence
Someone else's exact words used in an author's writing
quote or citation
communicate or make known
convey
Use of senses to create an experience for the reader
sensory details
a text structure that uses similarities and differences
compare/contrast
a figure of speech whose meaning is not related to the actual meaning of the words
Idiom
a short extract from a piece of writing
excerpt
Exaggerated statement
hyperbole
The message the reader believes the author is trying to convey - moral of the story
theme
point of view
perspective
the main point or core meaning of a piece of text
gist
to divide a complex whole into its parts or elements
analyze
data, confirmed facts, and research
factual evidence
Statement that can be proven
fact
a group of lines that form a unit of thought or meaning. (a paragraph in prose)
stanza
a brief review of the most significant events in the story that are important in your claim
plot summary
A text structure that gives an order of events
sequence, chronological order
To inform, entertain, persuade, offer advice, or teach
author's purpose
to add
contribute
The author's personal examples used as evidence
anecdotal evidence
create over time
develop
A different opinion from one stated.
Counterclaim/Opposing viewpoint