Grammar
a person, a place, a thing, an idea
What is a noun?
the underlying, universal message or main idea that explores core aspects of life, society, or human nature
What is theme?
the recurring pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, creating a "beat," pace, or musical flow in language
What is rhythm?
prior knowledge + textual evidence =
What is an inference?
the support—data, anecdotes, or testimony—used to persuade an audience within an argument
What is evidence?
action word
What is a verb?
to persuade, to inform, to entertain
What is author's purpose?
the organizational framework of a text
What is structure?
hints within a text—surrounding words, sentences, or paragraphs—that allow readers to infer the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary
What are context clues?
an emotional appeal
What is pathos?
punctuation marks used to separate parts of a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pausing
What is are commas?
the author’s attitude, perspective, or emotional demeanor toward the subject matter or audience
What is tone?
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient
What is point of view?
many English words derive from this
What are Latin roots?
references a person, place, event, or literary work to create emphasis and connection
What is allusion?
direct quotes, dialogue, and short-work titles use these
What are quotation marks?
the final part of a story's plot, occurring after the climax and falling action
What is resolution?
a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, nature, or technology, driving a story's plot
What is external conflict?
a reference resource providing their definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, usage, and grammatical information
What is a dictionary?
opposing viewpoints to a main argument
What is counterargument?
a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies
What is a misplaced modifier?
the psychological, emotional, or moral struggle occurring within a character's mind, driving character development and plot
What is internal conflict?
a literary method where the author or narrator explicitly tells the reader a character’s personality, traits, or physical appearance
What is direct characterization?
facts, figures, or direct quotes taken from a text to support an argument or claim, ensuring analysis is grounded in the source material
What is textual evidence?
the specific group of listeners, readers, or spectators a speaker or writer intends to persuade, inform, or entertain
What is audience?