Author's Purpose
To convince the reader to do or think something
Persuade
Describe possible ways to fix an issue
Problem/solution
A direct quote from the text
Text evidence
Rhetorical question
The ordered pattern of rhymes at the end of the lines of poetry
Rhyme scheme
To describe or explain a topic
Inform
Explain the order in which events happen or develop over time
Chronological order
A statement that can be proven using reliable sources
Fact
When an author uses an appeal to emotions or stereotypes to influence an audience
Loaded language
A person, thing, animal, or imaginary being in a literary text
Character
To hold the reader's attention through enjoyment
Entertain
Explain why and how something happened
Cause/effect
Information the reader already knows about the topic
Prior knowledge or background knowledge
A rhetorical technique by which an author communicates a message using the audience's name or the pronoun "you"
Direct address
The arrangement of scenery, props, and actors that supports the performance of a drama/play
Staging or stage directions
The main idea is expressed as a thesis
Inform
Describe how things are alike and different
Compare/contrast
A brief story that illustrates a point made by the author
Anecdote
When an author incorrectly uses a generally accepted rule in a particular instance or situation
Sweeping generalization
The lines spoken by characters
Dialogue
The main idea is expressed as a theme
Entertain
Explain key ideas and details to help the reader visualize an idea or topic
Description
A statement made by an expert that validates an author's claim
Testimonial
A statement intended to convince the reader to do or think something
Claim
A pattern of accented and unaccented syllables in poetry
Meter