ELA Terms 1
three dots (...) that show something was left out or a signifies a pause
ellipsis
the most important point or message the author wants to share in a text; what the text is mainly about
central idea
feeling shocked or suprised, almost unable to react
stunned
to talk or work with other
interact
the voice or narrator in a poem
speaker
to look closely at something to understand it better
analyze
the big lesson or message about life that a text teaches
theme
when someone can't move or act, usually because they are very scared or shocked
paralysis
basketball term referring to when a player is dramatically shown dunking over another player in an impressive way
posterize
a poem that praises or celebrates something or someone
ode
a strategy to help organize writing
RAICE
protagonist
very excited, wild, or full of energy and activity
frenzied
to move suddenly and unsteadily
lurched
a poem with no set rhyme or rhythm
free verse poem
facts or details that support your ideas or answer
evidence
the person or thing that causes problems or challenges for the protagonist
antagonist
a planned movement or action, often skillful or tricky
maneuver
to be thrown or launched suddenly and quickly
catapulted
a comparison that says something is something else to show a strong image or connection
metaphor
to explain something by showing how it fits into a bigger picture
contextualize
a short retelling of a text that includes only the important facts, without opinions
objective summary
to be carrie or moved somewhere, often in your mind or feelings
transported
to make a strong conneciton or feeling with someone or something
resonate
words or phrases that mena something different from their usual meaning to create pictures in your mind
figurative language