Definition
author's most important idea or inspiration/ reason for creating the written work
central/ main idea
framework, design, arrangement
structure
to show the truth or existence of something by using evidence
prove
a writer's attitude toward their subject
tone
something that proves or disapproves; facts that make it plain or clear
evidence
to consider what's being read in order to state an opinion
reflect
request, call, demand
claim
smaller pieces that support ideas; smaller elements of structure
details
convince, appeal, defend
argue
examine in order to identify and understand differences between two or more things
contrast
bring to an end; to arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning
conclude
attitude, approach, feel
tone
parts of writing or of a speech that precede or follow a specific word or passage.
Context
shift, move between
transition
examine in order to note likenesses between two things or what they have in common.
compare
to conclude, or figure out from evidence
Infer
figure out, interpret, knowledgeable guess
Infer/ Inference
to state or express the most important elements in shortened form, usually chronologically
Summarize
proof, data, documentation
evidence
an important, unifying idea often answering the question, "What did I learn?"
The moral or lesson you can learn from the story
Theme
the particular order in which events or things follow each other
Sequence
outline, recap, review
Summarize
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
motive, lesson, point
Theme
the position or angle from which a story is told.
point of view