Central Idea
& Theme
& Theme
E - What is the central idea in informational text based on?
Main points and supporting details.
R - What is an inference?
A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
X - What are the three main author purposes?
Inform, persuade, entertain.
O - What is the difference between a metaphor & simile?
Metaphors are direct comparisons; similes use the word "like" or "as"
C - What is chronological (sequential) structure?
Events in time order.
K - How can repetition support central idea?
It emphasizes key concepts or ideas.
T - What does “cite evidence” mean?
Provide proof from the text.
A - What does “point of view” mean?
The perspective from which a story is told.
F - What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things.
L - What is a claim?
Author’s main argument.
N - What does it mean if a theme is “implied”?
It is not directly stated and must be inferred.
B - What is paraphrasing?
Restating text in your own words.
M - How can word choice reveal purpose?
It shows tone.
Q - What is connotation?
Emotional meaning of a word.
Y - What is analysis?
Breaking down a text
G - What is the difference between theme and central idea?
Theme is a universal message; central idea is what the text is mostly about.
P - What two things are needed to make an inference?
Text evidence + background knowledge.
H - What is objective writing?
Based on facts without opinion.
D - What is tone?
The author's attitude towards the subject
S - What is summary?
Brief overview of key points.
V - How do character changes relate to theme?
They often reveal the lesson learned.
J - What makes an inference logical?
It is supported by clear details.
I - What is third-person omniscient?
Knows all characters’ thoughts.
U - What is sensory writing?
Writing that uses imagery to appeal to the 5 senses
W - What is argument structure?
Claim + evidence + reasoning.