Vocabulary
what does the word prodigious mean?
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
What does implicit and explicit mean?
Something that is implicit is understood despite not being clearly stated, while something that is explicit is clearly stated.
Why do we brainstorm?
to create a group of ideas pertaining to a certain topic.
Why is it important to reread things?
You could have missed important details on the first read.
What is the meaning of textual evidence?
specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions
What does the word victual mean?
food or provisions.
What element of narrative text structure that provides information about events that have occurred earlier?
Flashback
Why do you take notes when reading a story?
To remember the important details.
Why should you look up a word you don't understand?
That word could change the meaning of the story and confuse you a lot.
Which element of a narrative text is directly involved in the conflict of a story and moves the story along through actions, motivations, and interactions?
character
What does the word prostrating mean?
lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission.
What is connotation?
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
When writing an essay what is important to remember?
purpose and audience
What is a claim?
a single sentence that summarizes the central idea of your essay
What is dramatic irony?
The reader knows something that the character does not.
What does the word magnanimous mean
generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
What does pacing mean in a story?
Pacing is the rhythm of the story—how quickly or slowly the actions and events develop and unfold.
What are the prewriting strategies?
task, purpose, and audience
Why is a "hook" important?
because it attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on.
What is situational irony?
What is expected to happen is not what actually happens.
What does the word fungoid mean?
of or caused by a fungus or fungi.
What is denotation?
the literal meaning of a word or phrase.
What is idea mapping?
a visual representation of how ideas relate to one another.
What is a plot in a story?
used to describe the events that make up a story, or the main part of a story.
What is verbal irony?
What is said is the opposite of what is meant.