Vocabulary
The moral, or lesson of a story.
What is theme?
The definition of this Latin root; mater, or matri.
What is mother?
The Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland over the course if three years. It cost 7.5 million dollars and took 3000 men to build the 882 foot ship. Watertight compartments mad it "unsinkable" in the event of a collision, and the four funnels were made to make the ship look more grand than most ships of the time.
What is description?
The point of view where the main character is narrating the story.
What is first person point of view?
This is the main idea of a paragraph is a non-fiction text.
What is a topic sentence?
This is the controlling (main) idea of non-fiction writing.
What is a thesis?
The definition of this Latin root; gen.
What is birth or origin?
The common cold and the flu have a lot of similar characteristics but they are different illnesses caused by different viruses. Even though many of the symptoms, such as fever, tiredness, and a cough are the same for a cold and the flu, symptoms of the flu are usually much worse. When someone sufferers from a cold, they usually continue their daily lives going to work or school. However the side effects of the flu are so severe that people often stay home from work or school. Colds usually cause a runny or stuffy nose where the flu is less likely to cause such symptoms. The flu must be diagnosed with a special test from your doctors office.
What is compare and contrast?
The point of view where the author narrates the story, and knows the thought and feelings of only one, or few characters.
What is third person limited point of view?
I was going to go to the store but I forgot my keys in the house.
What is before but, the conjunction.
This is using text evidence with your background knowledge to come to a conclusion.
What is an inference?
The definition of these Latin root; fin, term.
What is end?
Eating healthy at restaurants isn't always an easy task. junk food can be tempting, but following a few tips can help you make better choices. Try avoiding fried foods like chickens nuggets and get grilled chicken instead. Ask if you can substitute fruits and vegetables in place of French Fries, and instead of ice cream, opt for yogurt. Instead of sugary juice or soda, order yourself a glass of milk or water.
What is problem and solution?
The point of view in which the author is the narrator, knows the thought and feelings of all characters, and knows for information than those characters.
What is third person omniscient point of view.
Since Eddy never turned in his homework he got grounded for the weekend.
What is after homework, before he?
A confidant statement of fact, or belief.
What is an assertion?
The Latin root "cred" means trust of believe. This is the definition of the word "credible."
What is something that is reliable or true?
Tornadoes form when the wind speeds at two different altitudes, or heights, are different, causing a horizontal, rotating column of air. A funnel cloud is created when the column of air gets caught in a large thunderstorm called a supercell. When it meets the supercell, the rotating column speeds up and the rain and hail in the thunderstorm cause the funnel to touch down.
What is cause and effect?
"She looked down the street, seeing the dog begging at the door. She wondered what the poor beast could be so anxious to get to." is an example of this point of view.
What is third person limited?
When an author asks their reader to do something in the conclusion of their persuasive writing.
What is a call to action?
Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
What is extraneous?
This is the definition of the Latin root "bene", contained in the word "beneficiary."
What is good?
Preparing for an exotic pet is unique. First, you must do research to find an exotic pet good for your home environment. Then, you must find someone who breeds and sells the pet you are interested in. Before you buy your pet, you will need to gather the supplies you need, and many will be ordered online since regular pet stores don't carry exotic materials. Finally, before you bring your pet home, find a good supply of the unique food your new pet will require.
What is sequence?
Authors often use different points of view to understand this aspect of humanity.
What is the character's thoughts and emotions?
In addition to dialogue, playwrights use this to develop character and plot.
What are stage directions?