Vocab Terms 1
the main body of the reading
text
the specific reason that a person has for writing something
purpose
This means to make clear or understandable to others
Explain
Genre that includes dragons, elves, fairies, etc.
Fantasy
This word means to state or express the most important elements of a story in shortened form
Summarize
smaller pieces that support ideas
details
not literal; based on figures of speech
figurative language
To say that something will happen
Predict
Genre that includes aliens, spaceships, inventions, robots, and usually takes place in the future
Science fiction
give reasons or cite evidence in support or against something
argue
author's most important idea or the reason for creating the work
central idea or main idea
something that proves or disproves
evidence
To consider what's been read in order to state an opinion
Reflect
A type of book about a person, also written by that person
Autobiography
To quote specifically
Cite
an important, unifying idea often answering the question, "What did I learn?"
theme
a writer's attitude toward their subject
tone
bring to an end
conclude
Informational
Examine in order to note likenesses between two things or what they have in common
Compare
sequence of events, experiences, etc. that can be fiction or nonfiction
narrative
to back up using evidence
support
To deduce, conclude, or figure out from evidence
Infer
A genre that tells a story that COULD really happen, but is not based an actual events
Realistic fiction
Examine in order to identify and understand differences between two or more things
Contrast