What the main topic the story is about (main idea) Boy overcomes his disabilities
What is Central Idea
100
to separate into parts for the purpose of explanation and interpretation
What is Analyze
100
the turning point; the most intense moment.
What is Climax
100
a conflict between a character and an outside force (nature, society, or another character)
Example: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, and Character vs. Society
What is External Conflict
100
An expression that’s meaning cannot be determined from it’s joined words
Example: It's Raining Cats and Dogs
What is Idioms
200
Using your own words, tell only the central ideas from the text The narrator was poor but books changed his life.
What is Summarize
200
The main point of an argumentative or informational essay
What is Claim or Stance
200
the actions after the climax
What is Falling Action
200
A literal dictionary meaning of a word
What is Denotation
200
words or phrases in a sentence that help you identify the meaning of unfamiliar words
What is Context Clues
300
details/ideas that tell more and support the central idea dark curtains, dark mountains
What is Relevant Details
300
figurative and descriptive language that paints a picture in the reader’s head
What is Imagery
300
is the sequence of related events that make up a story
What is Plot
300
the feelings and ideas associated with a word.
What is Connotation
300
the feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader
Example: happy, sad
What is Mood
400
Rewording a text for clarification
dark curtains- boy was born blind
dark mountains- boy is overcoming his obstacles.
What is Paraphrasing
400
the internal structure of a piece or writing; the logical pattern of ideas
What is Organization
400
Back round information or events necessary to understanding a story
What is Exposition
400
a struggle within the character’s mind (emotionally or morally).
Example: Character vs. Self
What is Internal Conflict
400
The writing style is lively and interesting and is appropriate to the audience and topic.
Example: Personality, Voice Mail game
What is Voice
500
the subject of a piece of writing; a universal statement
What is Theme
500
the process of adding more information and examples to existing ideas
What is Elaboration
500
the conflicts and complications that develop a story
What is Rising Action
500
the conclusion; the wrapping up of threads
What is Resolution
500
how the author feels about the subject
Example: The prairie is a part of the author- David Bouchard. He loves it and wants others to understand the prairie better.