Theme & Central Idea
This is the lesson or message of a story.
What is theme?
This structure tells events in order.
What is chronological order?
Words that appeal to the senses are called:
What is imagery?
A claim is:
What is the main argument?
First person uses this word:
What is “I”?
The central idea is best supported by this.
What is textual evidence?
This structure shows similarities and differences.
What is compare and contrast?
“Time is a thief” is an example of:
What is metaphor?
Evidence must be this to support a claim:
What is relevant?
Third person limited means:
What is narrator knows one character’s thoughts?
A theme must be written as a:
What is a complete sentence?
This structure explains reasons and results.
What is cause and effect?
This is the feeling created by word choice.
What is tone?
This type of evidence comes directly from the text.
What is textual evidence?
Point of view affects this:
What is how the story is told?
This is the difference between theme and central idea.
What is theme = lesson, central idea = main point of text?
Why would an author use problem/solution?
What is to present an issue and how it is resolved?
Why do authors use figurative language?
What is to create deeper meaning or vivid images?
What makes an argument strong?
What is clear claim, strong evidence, and reasoning?
Why do authors choose different points of view?
What is to shape how readers understand events?
Name one way authors develop theme.
What is through characters, conflict, or events?
How does text structure help the reader?
What is it improves understanding of ideas?
The difference between tone and mood:
What is tone = author’s attitude, mood = reader’s feeling?
What is a counterclaim?
What is the opposing viewpoint?
Difference between author’s purpose and point of view:
What is purpose = why written, POV = perspective?