Context and Connotation
text that has the opposite meaning of an unknown word or phrase or that is a non-example of it
Antonym context clues
The events, situations, or language that surround a particular word, phrase or piece of text that help explain its meaning
context
A text structure that presents steps in a process
sequence text structure
a persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer’s or speaker’s credibility and shared values with the audience
ethos
an individual in a literary work whose thoughts, feelings, actions, and reactions move the action of the plot forward
character
an idea or feeling that a word suggests in addition to its literal or primary meaning
connotation
Expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
figurative language
The order or pattern a writer uses to organize information
text structure
a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning
logos
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature
plot
a hint in the surrounding text that can help a reader infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word, phrase, or description
context clue
A technique that authors use to achieve specific purposes in their writing
literary device
A text structure that presents a problem or series of problems with suggestions on how to solve them
problem and solution text structure
a persuasive technique that attempts to stir up emotions
pathos
the main problem or struggle in a work of literature
conflict
the literal or dictionary definition of a word
denotation
the use of language to create certain effects when read or spoken aloud
sound device
A text structure that explains how or why something happened
cause and effect text structure
A device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers
rhetorical appeal
the necessary components of a work of literature, such as characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme
literary element
text that provides a definition of a word
definition context clue
includes poems, song lyrics, and many fiction books.
poetic language
a text structure that presents facts, events, or details in the order in which they occurred in time
chronological text structure
a writing or speaking technique that helps to make arguments more persuasive
rhetorical device
the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life
theme