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RI and RL 8.5
100

To quote or reference a text as evidence to support an argument or analysis

Cite

100

The central message or underlying idea of a literary work.

theme

100

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create meaning beyond the literal.

figurative language
100

: Hints or information within a text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

context clues

100

: The organization of a text, including how its ideas are arranged (e.g., cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological order).

text structure

200

: Specific details or quotes from a text used to support interpretations or claims

Textual Evidence 

200

The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

plot

200

: The emotional or cultural association that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning.

connotation

200

Words that have more than one definition or interpretation, depending on context

multiple meanings

200

The method of examining the similarities and differences between two or more texts or concepts

compare and contrast

300

To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions

analyze

300

t: The process by which a character changes or evolves throughout a story.

character development 

300

The literal meaning of a word or phrase.

denotation

300

: A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

synonym

300

The main points or essential information that convey the primary message of a text.

key details

400

A statement or set of statements that present a claim and support it with evidence.

argument

400

The main point or primary message of an informational text.

central idea

400

: The author's attitude or approach toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.

tone

400

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

antonym 
400

The process of examining the components of a text to understand how they contribute to its overall meaning or effectiveness.

anaylsis

500

a prediction that requires background knowledge and what the text is saying 

inference

500

A brief statement that captures the main points of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

objective summary 

500

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

imagery 

500

A subtle difference in meaning or tone that can change the interpretation of a word or phrase.

nuance

500

The perspective from which a story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient).

point of view

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