Vocab
A phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
What is an effect?
Were = ?
What is are?
Writing that is about facts and real events
What is nonfiction?
A written piece that analyzes and interprets a literary work, such as a novel, poem, or play, by closely examining its elements like characters, themes, symbolism, and narrative techniques to uncover deeper meanings and present a critical argument about the text, often supported by evidence from the work itself
What is a literary essay?
A passage from another usually with credit acknowledgment
What is a quote?
A brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
What is a definition?
Where = ?
What is here?
The main thing the author is trying to communicate through a text
What is a central idea?
Something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship or association
What is a symbol?
Language that is specific to an area of interest
What is lingo?
The quality of being alike
What is a similarity?
We're = ?
What is we are?
These are devices used by nonfiction authors to creatively connect ideas through narrative.
What are embedded stories?
A reoccurring idea in a work of literature
What is a theme?
The end toward which effort is directed
What is a goal?
A conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
What is an inference?
Lie = ?
What is sit?
This is a short version of a text in your own words
What is a summary?
The reason why a character in a story does what they do.
What are character motivations?
This includes the cover, the table of contents, and the introduction.
What is front matter?
An item of information that is typical of a class or group
What is an example?
Lay = ?
What is put?
This is the weaving together of different ideas into one
What is synthesis?
Texts that you read and analyze so that you can apply the same strategies to your own work.
What is a mentor text?
A systematic investigation or study of a particular subject matter to discover new facts or information
What is research?