Vocabulary
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
Define "metaphor"
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison
What is "summarizing"?
Briefly stating the main points or ideas of a text
What is a "thesis statement"?
A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper
What is a noun?
A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
What does "analyze" mean?
To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions from it
What is "theme"?
The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
What does "predict" mean?
To make an educated guess about what will happen next in a text
What does "transition" refer to?
Words or phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs
What is a verb?
A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being
What is the meaning of "context"?
The circumstances or background information surrounding a particular word or situation
What does "foreshadowing" mean?
A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story
Define "evaluate"
To assess or judge the quality or significance of something
Define "narrative"
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story
Define "adjective"
A word that describes or modifies a noun
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word
What is a "protagonist"?
The main character in a story, often a hero or heroine
What is "clarify"?
To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible
What is "persuasive writing"?
A form of writing intended to convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
What does "infer" mean?
To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Define "hyperbole"
An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally
What does "synthesize" mean?
To combine different ideas or information to form a coherent whole
What does "edit" mean?
To prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or modifying it
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause