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Imagery
What does Central Idea mean?
The main idea of a story.
What is a "Big Idea"?
A topic in a story.
What is the structure of an essay?
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
Summary
A short description of a story.
Plot
The events in a story (includes conflict, resolution, setting and more).
Can Central Idea include the names of characters and what happened to them?
YES! Central idea is supposed to be about the story, so we can write about the characters and the events that occurred.
A theme is NOT
A summary, plot, resolution, conflict, etc.
After we cite evidence, we should .....
Contribute
To add or build up on
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
What is an example of a common topic a story can be about?
Love, Survival, Death, Perseverance, Family, etc.
What does theme mean?
The lesson or moral of a story.
CERER STANDS FOR
Claim, evidence, reason, evidence, reason
Dialogue
When the characters speak in a story.
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject (e.g., sarcastic, solemn, optimistic).
What does perseverance mean?
To keep going when things get difficult.
A "Theme" is different from a "Central Idea" because a theme:
Provides a deeper message or "lesson" that can apply to real life.
What is a narrator? What are the 3 types of perspectives a narrator could have?
The person who tells the story; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person
Resilient
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Irony
A contrast between expectation and reality (situational, verbal, or dramatic).
Objective
vs.
Bias
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; representing facts.
vs.
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
Why is "Love" considered a Thematic Topic rather than a full Theme Statement?
Because it is a subject and does not explain a lesson about love.
Evaluate
To judge the value or quality of an argument or claim.