What is it About?
Central Idea
The most important point or focus of a passage.
Structure
The way a text is organized or put together.
Inference
A conclusion made using clues and evidence from the text.
Figurative Language
Words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning (like simile or metaphor).
Diction
The author’s choice of words and style of expression.
Claim
The writer’s main argument or position on a topic.
Point of View
The perspective from which the story is told.
Context Clues
Hints around a word that help figure out its meaning.
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
Analyze
To study the details of something to understand it better.
Theme
The message, lesson, or moral of a story.
Rhetorical Appeal
A method of persuading using logic (logos), emotion (pathos), or credibility (ethos).
Connotation
The emotional or cultural meaning of a word.
Irony
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Contrast
To show the differences between two or more things.
Objective Summary
A short summary that includes only facts and main ideas, not opinions.
Perspective
The way a character or narrator views and understands the world.
Imply / Implicit
To suggest something without saying it directly.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.
Evidence
Details, examples, or quotes that support an idea or claim.