Vocab 1
a guess based on facts and prior knowledge
inference
a comparison using like, than, or as
simile
to break information into categories
classify
to relate knowledge or information to a real-life situation
apply
a definition of a word
denotation
what a text is mostly about
central or main idea
an exaggeration
hyperbole
to use photos or drawings to make a point
illustrate
to state evidence
cite
a feeling or belief associated with a particular word
conotation
a lesson from a story
theme
specific information or facts contained in a text
details
to show how to do something
demonstrate
when an author uses emotion or reasoning to appeal to the reader
rhetoric
interpret
a type of writing that presents claims or opinions
argumentative
a statement that can be proven or disproven
claim
to break information down into details
analyze
the reason an author writes a text
a relationship between two people, things, or ideas
connection
a three line poem
haiku
when the audience or reader knows something the characters don't
dramatic irony
to list the main idea and key details of a text
summarize
List the 5 types of text structure
problem/solution
description
cause/effect
sequence
compare/contrast
a fully developed character
round