Context Clues
conspicuous:
The teacher doesn't mind if you chew gum or have a small snack, so long as you are not conspicuous with your consumption. If you put a bag of chips on your desk and start sharing them with everyone, he's going to take your chips.
obvious; blatant and disruptive
What makes a complete sentence?
Capital letter
subject
predicate
punctuation
List all 5 parts of plot in order:
expedition
rising action
climax
falling action
resolution
What is a claim?
A debatable statement that is logical and can be supported with evidence.
List 3 characteristics of historical narratives:
• all literary elements of a narrative (plot, setting, conflict, theme, characters)
• believable details from the historical period
• fictional main character
• historical figures and events included in the plot
• purpose is to provide a different look at events from the past
Scrupulous:
I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
carefully, paying attention to detail; meticulously
What is the difference between and independent clause and a dependent clause?
Independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone. A dependent clause does not contain both a subject and predicate and cannot stand alone.
What is point of view? Name at least 3 different types:
1st
3rd omniscient
3rd limited
Why is it important for evidence to be logical and relevant?
Correct!
List 3 author moves for historical narratives:
• well-developed main character
• dialogue and tone/vocabulary
• clearly indicated time lapses
• unique section identifiers (date, quote, etc.)
• authentic historical detail
Tact:
Jane could have easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used tact and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt.
care, thoughtful
What kind of sentence is this?
After only 6 months of knowing each other, Larry and Christina got married on April 21, and then went to Paris for their honeymoon.
Compound-Complex
What is characterization? List at least one method of characterization:
• the character’s thoughts, words, speech patterns, actions, and reactions
• the narrator’s descriptions
• the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters
How do you evaluate the strength of an author's argument?
Look at the evidence!
How do authors develop themes in their text?
Authors use the characters, setting, and plot of their text to develop a theme.
Emphatic:
Her parents really wanted her to attend the local university, but Shaniqua argued her case so emphatically and with such great passion, that her parents gave Shaniqua their consent
passionately, with great emotion and emphasis
What is an ellipses?
...
What is a theme?
The theme of a text is the author’s central idea or message about life. The theme is written as a complete sentence or statement related to the topic of the text. Texts often have multiple themes.
List three characteristics of an arguement:
• purpose is to convince the reader to believe the author’s position is correct
• well-organized and focused
• evidence is provided to support the position
• logical reasoning is provided for all evidence
• counterargument addressed
What is the purpose of dialogue and incidents in a narrative text?
Authors use dialogue and incidents in the plot to reveal elements of character, to provoke decisions by the characters, and to propel the plot forward.
Ascertain:
The clues in the sentence were so helpful, Stanley was able to ascertain the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt.
understand; comprehend
Give an example of using a ellipses.
Correct!
What is the moment in the text that sparks the action of the story?
inciting incident
List ALL 5 author moves for effective arguments and explain what they mean?
• domain-specific language
• principles of authority (credible sources)
• call to action
• statistics
• anecdotes
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood: How the reader feels
Tone: The author's attitude towards their subject