Reading
What is a theme in literature?
A universal message or lesson about life the author conveys.
What is a claim in argumentative writing?
A statement that expresses your main position on a topic.
What is cause-and-effect text structure? / What is cause and effect?
A structure that explains why something happens and what results from it.
What does it mean to "analyze" a text?
To closely examine parts of the text to understand deeper meaning.
How many points is a short response worth?
2 points.
What is a central idea in nonfiction?
The main point or argument the author wants to make.
What should a strong conclusion in an argument do?
Restate the claim and reinforce key evidence.
What does it mean if an author uses chronological order?
Events are presented in the order they happened.
When comparing two articles, what should you look for?
Similarities and differences in the authors' viewpoints and arguments.
How many points is an extended response worth
4 points
How can repeated details help identify a central idea?
Important ideas are often repeated throughout the text.
What is a counterclaim?
An opposing viewpoint to the writer’s claim, which the writer addresses.
What literary devices are affected by word choice?
Specific words create mood (how the reader feels) and tone (how the author feels).
How can analyzing a character’s actions help you understand the theme of a story?
A character’s actions often reveal important lessons or messages the author wants to communicate.
What is the acronym to write a short response and what do the letters stand for?
RACE
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
How is a theme different from a summary?
A theme is a message; a summary retells the main events or ideas without interpretation.
When writing an extended response how do you connect different ideas clearly and show relationships between them.
Hint: Use _____________ sentences.
Use transition sentences
How can an author's use of imagery affect the reader's understanding of a story?
Imagery helps the reader picture scenes clearly and feel emotions connected to the setting, characters, or events.
When comparing two texts, how can you tell if the authors have similar or different points of view?
By examining their word choice, tone, and how they present or interpret facts and ideas.
What is the definition of dramatic irony?
When the reader knows something the other characters in the story don't.
How do you support your analysis of a theme?
By citing evidence from the text that shows how characters, setting, or events reveal the theme.
What is the definition of irony and how was the ending of "Ruthless" ironic
An event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects.
How does an author's choice of point of view change how the story is told.
It controls how much the reader knows about characters' thoughts and feelings, shaping the reader’s connection to the story.
How does analyzing the structure of a nonfiction text, such as comparing and contrasting, cause and effect, or chronological order, help you better understand the author's purpose?
The structure organizes information in a way that highlights the author's main point or argument, making it clearer to the reader.
What is the clinical diagnosis for a sociopath called?
Anti-social personality disorder.