Context and Connotation
Figurative Language
Text Structure
rhetoric
Literary Elements
100

text that has the opposite meaning of an unknown word or phrase or that is a non-example of it

Antonym context clues

100

The events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning

context

100

A text structure that presents steps in a process

sequence text structure

100

a persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer’s or speaker’s credibility and shared values with the audience

ethos

100

an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward

character

200

an idea or feeling that a word suggests in addition to its literal or primary meaning

connotation

200

Expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level

figurative language

200

The order or pattern a writer uses to organize information

text structure

200

a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning

logos

200

the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature

plot

300

a hint in the surrounding text that can help a reader infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word, phrase, or description

context clue

300

A technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing

literary device

300

A text structure that presents a problem or series of problems with suggestions on how to solve them

problem and solution text structure

300

a persuasive technique that attempts to stir up emotions

pathos

300

the main problem or struggle in a work of literature

conflict

400

the literal or dictionary definition of a word

denotation

400

the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud

sound device

400

A text structure that explains how or why something happened

cause and effect text structure

400

A device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers

rhetorical appeal

400

the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme

literary element

500

text that provides a definition of a word

definition context clue

500

 includes poems, song lyrics, and many fiction books.

poetic language

500

a text structure that presents facts, events, or details in the order in which they occurred in time

chronological text structure

500

a writing or speaking technique that helps to make arguments more persuasive

rhetorical device

500

the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life

theme

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