Author's Purpose
The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic
author's purpose
to stop from happening
prevent
information from the reading that hints at a word's meaning
context clues
conversation between characters
dialogue
importance, worth attention
significance
give a detailed account including reasons or causes
explain
show by example
demonstrate
formation of mental images
visualization
main character
protagonist
a statement put forth and supported by evidence
argument
to give information
inform
to think about carefully
consider
a conclusion one can draw from the presented details
inference
the person who tells the story
narrator
prejudice
bias
to interest or amuse
entertain
to give special attention to something, to stress
emphasize
quote
cite
a character or force in conflict with the main character
antagonist
a writer's position on an issue or problem
claim
cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
persuade
to see the worth or quality of
appreciate
to make known
convey
attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
tone
clear and ordered thinking
reason