Inferences
This is when you use clues from the text and what you already know to guess something that isn’t directly stated.
inferencing
This literary device compares two things using "like" or "as."
simile
In the sentence, "There is strong evidence to suggest that school uniforms improve student focus," this part of the essay is being presented.
claim
The perspective from which the story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person).
point of view
After reading a story where a character is walking around in a heavy coat on a hot day, you can infer that the character feels this way about the weather.
"Her heart is a rock" is an example of this type of comparison.
metaphor
These are reasons or facts used to support your main argument in an essay.
evidence or supporting details
A word that means the opposite of another word.
antonym
In a passage, the author describes how the character’s hands were trembling and their heart was racing. You can infer that the character is probably feeling this emotion.
nervous, scared, anxious
"The car refused to start this morning" is an example of what literary device?
personification
In an argumentative essay, this helps guide the reader from one point to the next and makes the argument easier to follow.
transitions
The word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.
suffix
The sentence reads, "She stared at her phone in disbelief and shook her head in frustration." From this, you can infer she is likely feeling this.
disappointed or upset
"The ocean is a vast desert" is an example of what literary device?
metaphor
This technique in argumentative writing involves acknowledging the other side’s argument and explaining why it is weaker or less convincing.
rebuttal
Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
inference
The text says, "The sky was filled with dark clouds, and the wind began to pick up speed." From this, you could infer that a storm is likely happening in the story. This is an example of using these kinds of clues to make an inference.
setting details or context clues
Come up with an example of personification using the object "book."
TBD
"Although some believe that uniforms limit self-expression, they help create a sense of unity and reduce bullying." This part of an essay addresses the opposing viewpoint, also called a...
counterclaim
Identify the correct affixes for the following word: counterrevolutionary
prefix: counter-
root: -revolution-
suffix: -ary