Narrative Techniques
The author focuses on a moment by slowing down a moment
Pacing
related to school or learning
academic
breaking down the parts to deeply understand the whole
analyze
The following words would most likely be found in what text structure? An example, looks like, located at, to illustrate...
Descriptive
un-
not
often surrounded by "quotation marks", reveals the thoughts and conversations of characters
based on personal feelings and including opinions
subjective
elements of a text, such as boldened words, headers, captions, subheadings, italic type, bulleted or numbered lists, sidebars, and graphic aids such as charts, tables, timelines, illustrations, and photographs. these help organize and call attention to important information.
text features
I want to write a paper about the challenges people face because of uranium mining. What text structure should I use?
Cause/Effect
showing temperature
the root 'thermo'
giving readers a snapshot of where the story will end up, what will happen in the future
foreshadow
rude, inappropriate, lacking taste
vulgar
two texts that explore the same topic from varied perspectives
paired text
This type of text examines the similarities and differences between two or more people, events, concepts, ideas, etc.
compare/contrast
the ability to do something (two answers needed)
What is the acronym we use to track how the character is developed over the course of the text?
define 'overcome'
to persevere, push through or succeed against difficulty
evaluate
Violence and discrimination against girls and women has occurred in every part of the world. Anita DeFranz, an Olympic Committee member, believes that the ability to play sports is a human right that cannot be denied because of a person's gender. She also that sports can play an important role in preventing violence against women and girls in the world.
Problem/Solution
meaning words or language
prefix 'dict-"
What does the acronym S.T.E.A.L stand for? These are tracked to reveal things about the characters
Hint: 'E' represents how others respond to the character
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
define 'obstetrician'
a doctor specializing in childbirth
a logical guess that is made based on facts and one’s own knowledge and experience
to infer or inference
What TWO structures are used in this paragraph? In 8,000 B.C. the Aboriginals in Australia invented the boomerang. This wooden weapon, which was used for hunting, would return to its thrower. Today the boomerang is mostly used for sports and tricks.
descriptive + cause/effect
Considering the prefix, suffix and root, what does 'disagreeable'
dis + agree + able
not having the ability to agree