Vocabulary 1
The Dictionary Definition
What is Denotation.
a statement or assertion of something as fact. Must be supported by evidence
What is Claim.
s the most important point or idea that the author is making in a passage. Similar to the Main Idea.
Central Idea
Simile
This type of is composed of a plot, characters, and dialogue.
What is a Narrative.
The emotional connections to words.
What is Connotation.
A conversation between characters.
What is Dialogue
The author's intention for writing.
What is Author's Purpose
A comparison of two or more things without using like or as
What is a metaphor
This type of writing is used to convey/explain information.
What is Expository.
To draw a conclusion using information I already know plus what I see.
Something that is clearly stated or explained.
What is Explicitly.
Items included with the text, but not the actual text itself. Used to analyze and provide inferences/evidence.
What is Textual Features.
Giving non-human things, human characteristics
What is Personification.
This type of writing uses Claim, Reasons, and Evidence to convey a point.
What is Argument.
A summary providing information Only based on facts. Does not include personal Opinion
What is Objective Summary
to examine something more in-depth.
What is Analyze.
When an author is more favorable of one side over the other.
Bias
An over exaggeration of something.
This type of writing uses figurative expressions and patters to convey a message.
To break something up into a more understandable meaning.
What is Delineate.
the authors word choice to convey feelings.
What is Tone.
When you address the opposing side of an argument.
What is Counterclaim.
This type of writing tells the story of someone's life.
What is a Biography.