Point of View
Point of view
The vantage point from witch a story is told
Author's purpose
The author's purpose for writing argumentative, pursuade, inform, or entertain
Facts
Statements that can be proven true.
Heading
The title at the start of a page or section, usually bold or dark print.
Evaluate
To examine and judge carefully.
Fluency
The clear and easy expression of ideas, either written or spoken
Style
How the author writes; an author’s use of language; its effects and appropriateness to the author’s intent and theme.
Captions
Text that is next to photo or graphic
Graphics
Photographs, drawings, maps, or other pictures that give additional information about the text.
Inference
A judgment based on reasoning rather than something stated directly in the passage. “Reading between the lines.”
First person
When the person telling the story is the main character
Entertain
A story that you would enjoy, and would make you laugh
Opinions
Statements that cannot be proven true.
Subheading
A secondary heading, the mini-topic related to the heading.
Summerize
To restate the most important information in a text.
Second person
When the narrator is talking to "You"
Inform
To give information about a particular topic to explain why something is important
Graphic Oragnizer
A diagram or pictorial device that shows relationships.
Charts Tables and Graphs
A visual aid that condenses information into a series of rows, lines, or other shortened lists.
Paraphase
To restate a text or passage in other words, often to show understanding or clarify the meaning.
Third person
The point of view in which the narrator is not a character in the story. Pronouns: They, Them
Persaude
To convince others to feel a particular way about a topic
Focus
The center of interest or attention.
Tone
The attitude of the author toward the audience and characters.
Voice
The fluency rhythm and liveliness in writing that make it unique to the writer. Your written personality the "style" you write with (friendly formal every day short or long sentences)