UNIT 1
VOCAB
DENOTATION
The meaning of a word that appears in the dictionary and has no negative or positive emotions
VOCAB
CONGEALED
Changed from a fluid to a solid state; paralyzed
VOCAB
INURED
Made accustomed; adapted
VOCAB
VEXATION
Irritation or annoyance
VOCAB
WAYLAY
To trap or approach by surprise; intercept
READING SKILL
IMPLICIT/EXPLICIT
Implicit - not stated clearly
Explicit - stated clearly
READING SKILL
LITERARY DEVICES
Figurative language authors use to empower their work
READING SKILL
ANALYZING CHARACTER PERSPECTIVE
Provides information about the character and their thoughts
READING SKILL
PERSPECTIVES OF MEANING AND WORD CHOICE
Identifying the meaning of a text
READING SKILL
TEXT STRUCTURE
The way authors organize their stories
WRITING SKILL
NARRATIVE TECHNIQUES
Dialogue and decription
WRITING SKILL
EXPOSITION
Background information on characters and setting explained in the beginning of a story
WRITING SKILL
DEVELOPING A CLAIM
The evidence writers use to provide information
READING SKILL 2
THEMES
The central message of a story that is conveyed through the plot
READING SKILL 2
EXPLORING AUTHORS PERSPECTIVE
Different narrative techniques authors use to give readers understanding
READING SKILL 2
IMPACT OF SETTING AND TONE
Setting is the location of the story
Tone is the attitude given in the story by the author
READING SKILL 2
MAKING INFERENCES
Giving an idea or understanding of a text
READING SKILL 2
ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS
The interpretations of art such as understanding the meanings of poems or paintings.
WRITING SKILL 2
POINT OF VIEW
The voice of the narrator
WRITING SKILL 2
RESOLUTION
The ending of a story
WRITING SKILL 2
OUTLINE
The general plan and organization of a narrative