Academic Vocab
Define Point of View
What is:
1st Person-
2nd Person-
3rd Person-
Where a character or author stands on a particular subject or topic.
1st Person- I, We, Me
2nd Person- You, Yours
3rd Person- He, She, it
Different characters can have different points of view on the same topic.
True; Give an example.
What is the climax of a story?
A climax resolves the main conflict of the story and is the moment the main character reaches—or fails to reach—their goal.
Using context clues, define the word docile as used in the sentence below. Then, tell how you used context clues to determine the meaning of the word.
The chickens were very docile, however, the roosters were very mean.
calm/nice (antonym for mean).
Which quote from the text suggests that the narrator admires nature?
quote
suggests
narrator
True or False: You can find the Point of View of the author or a character in a story by analyzing text evidence.
TRUE
When you’re reading a book or magazine, you must use different clues to help you determine the author’s point of view. Notice the content and language choices; they’ll help you infer an author’s position on a topic. Also look for clues that reflect an author’s purpose, or main reason for writing, and the tone being adopted. Analyze facts an author includes and leaves out, the opinions expressed, and word choices. All of these details help reveal the author’s point of view—where he or she stands—on a particular topic.
Dialogue is how a character moves and interacts with others.
False; Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters.
What does it mean for a summary to be objective?
Free from opinions!
Using context clues, define the word flabbergasted as used in the sentence below. Then, tell how you used context clues to determine the meaning of the word.
After the baby announcement, Sidney was so flabbergasted, she couldn't even speak.
shocked, gives an explanation right after the word.
How does the author develop the boy’s point of view differently from the point of view of the girl?
POV
author
develop
boy/girl
What is the difference between explicit text evidence and implicit text evidence?
Explicit: Directly from the text
Implicit: Infer
In literature, TONE is the way an author creates an attitude or mood in a piece of writing.
True!
What does it mean to summarize?
A short retelling of a longer passage
True or False: There are different types of context clues.
True!
At the end of the text, how are the characters used to express an opinion about eating vegetables?
location: end of text
characters
express opinion
What is the difference between foreshadowing and a flashback?
Foreshadow: Clues the author gives to let you know what is going to happen in the text.
Flashback: When a character or author recalls past events.
In order to ANALYZE a character's internal and external struggles, we must first take a look at their Characterization (how the author portrays him).
True. Name one way.
How does understanding a story's plot help you to summarize the story?
A plot is the outline of a story that shows the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Using context clues, define the word complicated as used in the sentence below. Then, tell how you used context clues to determine the meaning of the word.
The homework was more complicated, or difficult than she thought.
difficult (it was used as a synonym)
How does the isolated setting affect the narrator’s emotions?
setting
affect
narrator's emotions
In a Drama, what are stage directions?
Instructions in the text of a play, especially one indicating the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.
The setting can affect a character.
True; Name one way.
We use the acronym SWBST to help us summarize fictional text. What does each letter stand for?
Somebody...Wanted...But...So...Then...
True or False: Context Clues can always be found either right before the word or right after.
False
Which quote supports the theme of pride in one’s country?
quote
supports
theme