ELA Terms 1
Comparing using like or as
simile
the occurrence of the same letter or sound
alliteration
pictures, graphs, headings, charts, maps, etc.
text features
Evidence from the text
text evidence or textual evidence
Someone else's exact words used in an author's writing
quote or citation
Writing to entertain others or tell a story
Narrative or Fiction writing
Use of senses to create an experience for the reader
sensory details
a text structure that uses similarities and differences
compare/contrast
a figure of speech whose meaning is not related to the actual meaning of the words
Idiom
a text structure that provides ways that problems have been resolved
problem/solution
Exaggerated statement
hyperbole
The message the reader believes the author is trying to convey - moral of the story
theme
First, second, and third person
point of view
proving counterclaims wrong
rebuttal
a text structure that gives detailed information
description
Another word for: Central Point; Theme; Focus
Main idea
Statement that can be proven
fact
Elements added to information text to provide more information to the reader
text features
a brief review of the most significant events in the story that are important in your claim
plot summary
A text structure that gives an order of events
sequence, chronological order
To inform, entertain, persuade, offer advice, or teach
author's purpose
When a character means something different from what was said
verbal irony
The author's personal examples used as evidence
anecdotal evidence
Conclusions reached based on evidence and reasoning
Justification/Commentary
A different opinion from one stated.
Counterclaim/Opposing viewpoint