Testing Vocab 1
find similarities
compare
Find differences
contrast
The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)
author's purpose
The time and place of a story
setting
A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
summary
to look at something carefully by attention to its parts
analyze
tell how
explain
A device in literature where an object represents an idea.
Symbolism
what will happen next
predict
quote
cite
proof that something is true
evidence
the author's method of organizing text
text structure
The reason something happens and the result of it happening.
cause and effect
The most important point the author makes
central idea
the act of creating and developing a character
Characterization
Clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
context clues
Give a detailed account
describe
Examine and judge carefully
evaluate
create, put together
formulate
A struggle between opposing forces
conflict
Central idea of a work of literature
Theme
List in steps, outline
trace
to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought
infer
the writer's position on an issue
claim
Back up with details
support