Argumentative
Main Idea
The primary, most important point or central message an author wants to communicate about a topic
Cause
the reason something happens
Plot
sequence of events in a story
Synonym
word with similar meaning
root
the basic, core of a word that holds its primary meaning
Problem
A situation that requires a solution
Effect
a result, consequence, or outcome produced by a caus
Theme
the lesson the author wants you to learn
antonym
words that have an opposite meaning
genre
a category, kind, or style of literature,
Solution
Answer to a problem
Supporting Details
facts, statistics, and expert opinion that support the claim
Conflict
sequence of events in a story
Tone
the author’s or narrator's attitude, perspective, or emotional stance toward the subject matter or audience
Denotation
the strict, literal, or "dictionary" definition of a word
Perspective
a particular attitude, way of regarding something, or point of view shaped by experience and personality
Contrast
the differences between 2 or more people
Characterization
the process by which authors create, develop, and reveal a character's personality, traits, and motivations in literature or drama
Stanza
a grouped set of lines within a poem, usually set off by a blank line or indentation, acting as a structural unit similar to a paragraph
Connotation
the emotional, cultural, or implied meanings associated with a word beyond its literal dictionary definition
Infer
to deduce, conclude, or reach a logical judgment based on evidence, reasoning, or clues rather than explicit statements
Credible
able to be believed, trusted, or convincing
Pacing
the speed, rate, or intensity of a story
Mood
The emotional response a writer wants a reader to feel when reading the work.
Morphology
the study of how words are formed from the smallest units of meaning, called morphemes.