TEXT STRUCTURE
A text explains events in the order they happened. What text structure is this?
Chronological order
An author gives facts and information about a historical event. What is the author's purpose?
To inform
What does tone describe?
The author's attitude toward the subject
A character is shaking, sweating, and looking around the room. What can you infer?
The character is nervous or afraid
What is the main idea?
The most important point the author makes about the topic
A text explains why something happened and what happened because of it. What structure is this?
Cause and effect
An author explains how a volcano forms using facts and diagrams. What is the author's purpose?
To explain/inform
Words such as "gruesome," "horrifying," and "bloodstained" create what kind of tone?
Grim or disturbing
What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?
The topic is what the text is about; the main idea tells what the author says about that topic
A text explains a problem and then gives ways to fix it. What structure is this?
Problem and solution
An author gives reasons why students should have longer lunch periods. What is the author's purpose?
To persuade
Words such as "exciting," "wonderful," and "amazing" usually create what kind of tone?
Positive or enthusiastic
Which is stronger evidence: something directly stated in the text or something you already know from your own life?
Something directly stated or shown in the text
What should a good summary include?
The main idea and the most important supporting details
A text explains how two things are alike and different. What structure is this?
Compare and contrast
An author creates a funny story designed to make the reader laugh. What is the author's purpose?
To entertain
What is diction?
The author's choice of words
A character refuses to help a friend who is struggling. What could you infer about the character?
The character may be selfish, uncaring, or unwilling to help
The main idea and the most important supporting details
What is no?
Why might an author organize events in chronological order?
So the reader can follow the events in the order they happened
What question should you ask yourself to determine an author's purpose?
Why did the author write this text?
If an author's tone changes from excited to serious, what has happened?
There has been a tone shift
What two things should you use when making an inference?
Textual evidence and your reasoning
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning