This conveys the message of the author with regards to a moral or lesson.
Theme
100
Describes the people in the story for their 1) Physical description, 2)Thoughts and Actions, 3)Response to Conflict and 4)Feelings
Characterization
100
A part of setting that tells about the place the story happens:
Environment
100
Although untrue, it could actually happen. Deals with problems and events that everyday people have
Realistic Fiction
100
Antonym for Cheap or Inexpensive
Costly
200
A summary of what happens in a story. Look for character's action and thought, plot, and conflict.
Main Idea
200
This has three components to analyze: time (past, present, future) Place (real or Imaginary) and Environment (the actual place the story happens)
Setting
200
An example of this type of conflict would be Chuck and Jim making a deal about the Xbox, and Jim not following through.
Character vs. Character
200
Writing that is set during a specific time period - Gives the reader a picture of what life was like during that time period - Often includes true historical people, places, and events
Historic Fiction
200
Synonym for Aircraft
Airplane
300
Gives more information about the main idea
Supporting Details
300
__________ has five categories; Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Technology, Character vs. Self
Conflict
300
This is what the character learns in the story or what you think they’ll be learning
Theme
300
presented in sequential art (in order) - told through a mixture of words and images - unique text features such as text panels, images, and dialogue boxes - can be any genre fiction/non-fiction
Graphic Novels
300
Synonym for Pilot
Aviator
400
Another expression for Main Idea when you are referencing Non-fiction or informational texts
Central Idea
400
The way a writer creates and develops a character’s personality.
Characterization
400
A struggle between two opposing forces. It moves the story along and peaks at the central or biggest part which is also called the climax.
Conflict
400
Informational literature written with a specific use. It may describe how to do something, recipes, crafts, etc. Includes manuals, cookbooks, how-to’s, etc.
Consumer Text
400
a person engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation or specialty
Professional
500
The act or process of developing a logical conclusion from things known or assumed to be true - figuring something out
Making an Inference
500
This has five main components: the beginning, the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution.
Plot
500
This establishes the setting, introduces the characters, and provides important background information.
Exposition
500
Nonfiction writing that focuses on a specific event or events or period of time in a person’s life.Teaches facts about a person's life as well as information about their thoughts and feelings
Memoire
500
a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law