Theme
Moral or lesson from a story; what the reader takes away from the text
Theme
Main Idea
What do the prefix's ben- bene- bon- mean?
Good
Language that appeals to the senses; see, hear, smell, feel
Imagery
The goal or aim of a piece of writing
Purpose
Contributes to theme; central issue/problem of a story
Conflict
Evidence that supports the main idea
Details
What does the prefix sub- mean?
Below
A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as
Simile
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Inference
Contributes to theme; where the story takes place; is important to character or plot
Setting
Detail that is NOT important to the main idea
irrelevant, unnecessary
What do the prefix's un- non- dis- de- mean?
A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be
Metaphor
A heading given to a subsection of a piece of writing
Subheading
Object that means something more to the main character or story
Symbol
A brief account of the main points of an article/story
Summary
What does the prefix inter- mean?
Between
A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a person to an animal, an object, or an idea
Personification
The final piece of writing in a research paper, essay, or article that summarizes the entire work
Conclusion
Main theme of "The Veldt"
Boundaries, Consequences, Technology, Family, etc.
A one word summation of what a story/article is about
Topic
What does the prefix ag- mean?
To move, go, or do
An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect
Hyperbole
An argument or insight or viewpoint crystallized into a single sentence that gives the reader your main idea
Thesis