Literature
The process of gathering information from a text that is not explicitly stated but can be logically assumed to be true based on textual evidence.
What is Inference?
Facts, statistics, or personal anecdotes that provide logical proof of an argument's point.
What is Data?
Use a comma immediately before the coordinating conjunction in a __________ _________.
What is a compound sentence?
An action done by the subject of the sentence.
What is a verb?
A noun to which a pronoun is referring.
What is an antecedent?
The author's attitude toward the subject of the literature conveyed through diction, point of view, syntax, and level of formality.
What is Tone?
Explanation that ties the evidence/proof to the argument and logically proves it to be true.
What is Backing?
Use commas to separate items in a _________.
What is a series?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a noun?
Pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence.
What is nominative case?
Emotion evoked in a reader by the text through dialogue, setting, and plot.
What is Mood?
A debatable, supportable opinion that is narrowed down to fit the purpose.
What is a Claim?
Use commas to divide equal rank __________.
What is an adjective?
A part of speech that takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
Pronoun that shows ownership of something.
What is possessive case?
The main point or idea put forth by a text. Found by asking what the author feels about a certain topic.
What is Theme?
Dr. oz says, "everyone should eat more brussel sprouts and kale because they help your immune system."
What is Data?
Use a comma after ________ ________ in the beginning of a sentence.
What is introductory material?
Modifies nouns.
What is an adjective?
Pronoun that works as the object of a sentence or phrase.
What is objective case?
Type of narrator depending upon what their level of involvement is with the characters.
What is Point of View?
Dr. Oz's statement shows the benefits to the immune system that vegetables can provide. Having a healthy immune system is important to having long, healthy life, so people should eat more vegetables.
What is backing?
Use commas to set off _________ ________ in a sentence.
What are Parenthetical Expressions?
Modifies nouns, verbs, and adverbs.
What is an adverb?
Person of pronoun that deals with people other than the speaker and the person spoken to. Ex. He, she , it, they
What is 3rd person?