Vocabulary in Action
Definition Match
In a Sentence (Fill in the blank)
Synonyms
Challenge Round (Higher Thinking)
100

The author shows how a character feels about a situation.

What is attitude?

100

To show or make clear

What is Indicate?

100

The graph helps ______ the changes in temperature.

What is Indicate?

100

Show

What is indicate?

100

How does an author’s point of view affect a story?

It influences how events are described and what the reader understands.

200

The story is told from the narrator’s perspective.

What is Point of View?

200

To create or set up

What is Establish?

200

The teacher used bold words to ______ key ideas.

What is Highlight?

200

Effect

What is impact?

200

Give an example of how an author might emphasize an idea.

Repeating it, using bold words, or giving strong examples.

300

The writer shows the importance of recycling throughout the article.

What is Emphasize?

300

To show something clearly by drawing attention to it

What is Highlight?

300

The author’s tone helps ______ her feelings about the topic.

What is Convey?

300

Stress or underline importance

What is emphasize?

300

Explain the difference between portray and represent.

Portray = describe in detail; Represent = stand for or symbolize.

400

The text shows how pollution affects the environment.

What is Impact?

400

To stand for or symbolize something

What is Represent?

400

The first paragraph helps ______ the setting of the story.

What is Establish?

400

Describe or depict

What is portray?

400

Why is it important for authors to convey their message clearly?

So readers understand the purpose and meaning.

500

The author describes a hero as brave and strong.

What is Portray?

500

To communicate an idea or feeling

What is Convey?

500

This symbol is used to ______ peace.

What is Represent?

500

Opinion or Outlook

What is Attitude?

500

How can attitude and point of view work together in a text?

Point of view shows who is telling the story; attitude shows how they feel about it.

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