Context Clues
Define: Grudge
The Waddells held grudges against anyone who cheated during board games, refusing to include them again.
After Karson lied to her, Nikita held a grudge and didn't talk to him for years.
a lasting feeling of dislike for someone because of something that happened in the past
What term refers to words with opposite meaning?
Antonyms
What is the theme of a text?
The life lesson learned; moral of the story
What is the central idea of a text?
What the text is mainly about, the overall point of a story
Students should not be required to wear uniforms.
This is an example of a _____.
Claim
Define: Enforce
In order to enforce the new uniform policy, teachers called home to offer reminders.
The store owner purchased security cameras to enforce their strict no-smoking policy.
to make people follow or obey a rule or law
What term refers to words with the same meaning?
Synonyms
What is the MOOD of a text?
The emotions the READER has while reading.
This type of text structure explains how two or more objects or events are similar or different.
(Options: compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, order of events)
Compare and Contrast
A claim that opposes the claim you made is called a _____.
Counterclaim
Define: Mundane
Mundane activities such as doing the laundry or dishes or going food shopping or reading the newspaper all help me relax.
Historical movies are mundane and always put me to sleep.
lacking interest or excitement; boring
What part of speech names actions?
Verbs
What is the TONE of a text?
The attitude the AUTHOR has while writing a text.
The term used to make an educated guess based on evidence?
Inference
According to a survey, 7 out of 10 students believe a uniform helps them to fit in.
This is an example of _______.
Evidence
Define: Prone
People who do not consume enough calcium are prone to broken bones.
Newborn babies are prone to sickness because they are still too weak to fight off viruses.
likely to be affected by something bad, such as an illness
What part of speech describes verbs?
(Hint: Adjectives describe NOUNS!)
Adverbs
What is the resolution of a story?
The part of the story where all loose ends are tied up and the story is brought to a close.
This type of text structure connects events that happen with what made them happen.
(Options: compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, order of events)
Cause & Effect
Uniforms should be required because they help students focus.
This is an example of a _______.
Reason
Define: Ambivalent
Many of us have ambivalent feelings about our politicians, admiring but also distrusting them.
I felt ambivalent about leaving home because I was excited to be independent but I knew I would miss my parents.
having mixed feelings about someone or something.
What is the feeling that a word invokes in addition to it's literal or primary meaning?
Connotation
What is it called when the opposite of what we expect happens
Irony
What is an objective summary?
Summary that is NOT influenced by personal feelings.
The FOURTH body paragraph in an argumentative essay should be about the...
Counterclaim