Central Idea & Summaries
What’s the difference between a central idea and a summary?
Central idea = main point; summary = brief restatement of key ideas
What’s internal conflict?
A struggle within a character’s mind or heart
What is “tone” in a text?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
What are the 3 main purposes an author can have?
To inform, persuade, or entertain
“She’s a walking dictionary” is what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Which of these is a central idea? A) She climbed the mountain. B) Hard work can lead to success.
B) Hard work can lead to success.
How does a character's response to conflict reveal their traits?
It shows their values, emotions, and decision-making
“The abandoned house groaned in the wind.” What’s the tone?
Eerie or suspenseful
What is rhetoric?
The art of using language to persuade
Define “context clue.”
Words around an unfamiliar word that help reveal its meaning
What makes a summary “objective”?
No opinions or emotional language
What’s the difference between a dynamic and a static character?
Dynamic changes; static stays the same
How does connotation affect tone?
Words with positive/negative associations shape emotion
“90% of teens agree...” is an example of what appeal?
Logos (logic/statistics)
What does the idiom “hit the ground running” mean?
Start quickly or energetically
Why might an author repeat an idea in several paragraphs?
To emphasize a central idea
A character lies to protect someone else. What does this reveal?
Loyalty or a sense of responsibility
“Her voice cut through the silence like glass.” What does this suggest?
Harsh, sharp tone
What’s the purpose of addressing a counterclaim in an argument?
To strengthen your position by refuting it
What is personification?
Giving human traits to nonhuman things
How do supporting details develop the central idea?
They provide evidence and examples that explain or prove it
How can interactions between characters advance the plot?
They create tension, develop conflict, or reveal key decisions
Why might an author choose formal diction in an editorial?
To sound credible and professional
How does an author’s word choice reveal bias?
Slanted or emotional words show favoritism/opinion
“That test was a breeze” is an example of...?
Metaphor + Understatement