PTD
using clues from a passage to develop a reasonable judgment or idea that was not explicitly stated in the passage
What is to conclude or draw/make a conclusion?
occurs when the narrator is one of the characters in the story and uses pronouns such as I, me, and we
What is first person point of view?
The narrator is outside of the story and uses pronouns such as he, she, it. Only see the internal workings (thoughts/feelings) of one character. In other words, the narrator reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character through explicit/direct narration.
What is third person point of view?
the similarities and differences of two or more things are explored
What is compare and contrast?
key concepts and information that supports that concept
What is main idea/detail concept/definition?
The narrator is outside of the story and uses pronouns such as he, she, it and reveals more than one character's internal workings (thoughts/feelings). The prefix “omni” means all.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrator is using the pronoun you to address the reader. Often used in directions
What is second person point of view?
occurs when a person or character struggles with something within themselves
What is internal conflict?
information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma or concerning an issue and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue
What is problem and solution?
a one sentence statement that states the main idea of the essay and helps control the ideas within an essay; it’s the last sentence in the intro paragraph
What is a thesis statement central idea cliam?
occurs when a character struggles against an outside force, another character, nature, or the standards of society in a group
What is external conflict?
the main conflict involves the main character and is the conflict that begins at the initiating event and is carried through the entire plot to the resolution
What is main conflict?
organized by the time in which the event occurred, often using dates.
What is chronological?
describes a topic, person, place, or thing by listing its features
What is description?
the first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main idea of the paragraph; supports the thesis
What is a topic sentence/controlling idea/main focus?
feelings the writer wants the reader to have while reading; created through his/her word choice, such as figurative language
What is Mood?
the way the author’s attitude toward the subject (topic) of a work comes through the writing
What is tone(for reading and writing)?
information in a passage is organized by the order in which it occurs. Often used for instructions or directions.
What is sequential process?
in order of space or location, such as when you describe a room
What is spatial?
these are the details that are added to support, explain, illustrate, and/or develop the ideas in your essay
What is elaboration?
a scene in a story set in a time earlier than the main story
What is flashback?
clues the author puts in the text that will help you predict future plot events
What is foreshadowing?
to list or name things one by one
What is enumeration?
explain reasons why something happened or the effects of something
What is cause and effect?
these are words, phrases, or sentences that connect one idea to another; should be used between ideas in a body paragraph to indicate a new thought
What is transitions?