Main Idea & Summaries
The central idea is also called this.
main point or thesis
This is the author’s position or message in a persuasive text.
claim
This is the dictionary definition of a word.
denotation, or literal meaning
Events listed in time order are in this structure.
chronological order
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
A. The author's tone is sarcastic, witty and cynical.
B. The author's tone is sarcastic, witty, and cynical.
C. The authors tone is sarcastic, witty, and cynical.
B. The author's tone is sarcastic, witty, and cynical.
What do we call a smart guess based on clues in the text?
inference
This is an argument against the main claim.
counterclaim
What do we call the emotional feeling a word gives?
connotation
A structure showing why something happens and the result.
cause and effect
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The group of students is ready.
B. The group of students were ready.
C. The group of students are ready.
A. The group of students is ready.
This type of summary includes only the facts, not opinions.
objective summary
Which rhetorical appeal targets your feelings?
pathos
“It's raining cats and dogs” is an example of what kind of meaning?
figurative meaning
Showing how two ideas are alike and different is called...
compare and contrast
Select the correct sentence:
A. She don't want to go.
B. She didn't wanted to go.
C. She doesn't want to go.
C. She doesn't want to go.
These details from the text help support your answers.
textual evidence
An effective way authors use words to convince, influence, or inspire
rhytoric
The author's word choice, can be formal or informal
style
A structure that presents a problem and gives a fix is called...
problem and solution
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
A. "I love the book" said Emma.
B. "I love the book", said Emma.
C. "I love the book," said Emma.
C. "I love the book," said Emma.
What does it mean to analyze a passage?
breaking it down to understand how parts work together
What is the more profound message or life lesson the author of a passage wants you to know?
theme
These important words help explain the main idea of a text.
key terms
Background information to help you understand the topic
exposition
Select the sentence with proper punctuation:
A. The poem, "Annabel Lee" was written by Poe.
B. The poem, Annabel Lee was written by Poe.
B. The poem "Annabel Lee," was written by Poe.
A. The poem, "Annabel Lee" was written by Poe.