Textual Evidence
What does "textual evidence" mean?
A quote or detail from the story
What is a theme?
The message or lesson of the story.
What is figurative language?
Words that say something in a creative way.
What is the author’s purpose if they are trying to teach you something?
To inform.
What is point of view?
Who is telling the story.
Why should you use evidence from the text when answering questions?
To prove your answer is right.
What is an objective summary?
A short retelling of the story without opinions.
What does "tone" mean?
The author’s attitude or feeling in the writing.
What does connotation mean?
The feeling a word gives (positive, negative, neutral).
What does “first-person” point of view use?
Words like “I” and “me.”
What does it mean to "infer" something?
To figure something out using clues from the text.
Pick a common theme from books and movies.
Don’t give up / Be kind / Friends are important. (example answer)
In this sentence, what does “relieved” mean?
“He let out a deep breath, relieved that it was over.”
Happy it’s done / Not worried anymore.
What does the word “impact” mean in this sentence?
“The storm had a major impact on the town.”
A strong effect.
What happens if the reader knows something the character doesn’t?
Dramatic irony.
What kind of evidence would show a character is brave?
A line that shows they do something scary or dangerous.
What is one way the theme connects to the characters?
The characters learn something important.
If the author uses the word “terrifying,” how does that affect the mood?
It makes the story feel scary.
If an author compares a brain to a computer, what is that called?
An analogy.
What does it mean to allude to something?
To mention it without saying it directly.
How can you tell which evidence is the best?
It clearly connects to your answer or idea.
What should be in a good summary?
Main characters, what happened, and the theme.
What does it mean if a story says, “He was as fast as a cheetah”?
He ran very fast (simile).
What should you look for to understand the author’s opinion?
Their word choices and how they explain things.
How is a modern story like an old myth or fairy tale?
It has similar characters or lessons.