Author's Purpose
An author writes this to share a made-up story with characters and plot.
Entertain
Text structure that organizes information, events, or steps in a specific, logical order.
Order and Sequence
A group of lines in a poem
Stanza
Characters
This term refers to a specific group of readers a writer intends to reach
Target Audience
When an article tries to change the reader's thinking or actions; found in reviews and opinion pieces.
Persuade
The voice or feeling created by the author's word choice
Tone
The opposite of fiction; based on real facts
Non-fiction
Informational text often includes these to shows facts (e.g., charts, maps, diagrams)
Text Features
If a writer uses slang, emojis, and short sentences, they are likely targeting this group
Young people/teens
Purpose that is aimed at fun; plays, poems, and fiction texts fall into this category.
Entertain
A hint about what will happen later in the text
Foreshadowing
The position a writer takes in an argumentative text
Claim
This type of language goes beyond literal meaning to create special effects or feelings in writing
Figurative Language
This specific part of an argument that addresses and refutes the opposing viewpoint is called
Counterclaim
Often used to teach or explain; common in textbooks and how-to articles.
Inform
A literary device that interrupts a story's chronological timeline to show events from the past in order to provide crucial backstory, character motivation, or context.
Flashback
Words exchanged between characters in a play or story
Dialogue
The italicized part is an example of
Stage Directions
"Meghan stole cookies from the pantry. Although her parents didn't find out, she still felt really guilty all day." This is an exmaple of what type of conflict?
Man vs. Self
A mixed purpose where an author both gives facts and tries to convince the reader to do something, feel a certain way, or adopt an idea.
Inform and Persuade
This literary term shows how actions, conflicts, and character choices lead to a climax and a resolution.
Plot
Facts or quotes used to support a claim; can be paraphrased or directly quoted with a citation
Evidence
This is the comeback or response that explains why an opposing argument is wrong, weak, or invalid.
Rebuttal
A hiker trapped in a forest, fire, or a plane crash survivor is an example of this type of conflict
Man vs. World