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Technique
Word-y
Working with the Text
100

The author’s intent to either inform, persuade, or entertain the reader is known as

Author's Purpose 

100

The sequence of events in a story is known as the what? 

Plot 

100

in the word non-practical, the ______ "non-" makes the word mean "not practical" 

Prefix

100

Johnny doesn't know what the word "beacon" means. He should use the words and phrases in the sentence, also known as these, to understand the meaning of the word.

Context Clues

200

This POV uses words like I, ME, MY and is when the author is the narrator and character in the story.

First Person

200

The end of the story where the conflict has been solved and there is a new stable situation

Resolution

200

In the word joyous, the _______ -ous makes the word mean "full of joy." 

Suffix

200

To examine or judge carefully

Evaluate 

300

What POV?: You stayed up late night and you're tired. 

Second Person

300

Nikki is discussing how Wendy's is better than McDonald's, but she has never actually been to McDonald's and has been going to Wendy's since she was little. She is clearly showing what? 

Bias

300

The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that makes it unique to the author creates their what? 

Voice

300

Clearly expressed in the actual text

Explicit 

400

What POV?: “Harry sat up and examined the jagged piece on which he had cut himself, seeing nothing but his own bright green eye reflected back at him.” 

Third person limited      

400

When an object represents an idea, it is using this literary technique. Ex: fire = knowledge/ passion.

Symbolism 

400

A variety of language distinct from the standard variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary. (speaking a certain way depending on region/social group)

Dialect

400

Not explicitly stated in the text, but can be implied or understood by the reader

Implicit

500

What POV?: Amy couldn't wait for spring break, but Christina wasn't/ She knew she had to finish her summary slides before it was too late!

Third person omniscient 

500

The method an author uses to reveal characters and their various traits and personalities

Characterization

500

An author's choice of words, which help shape meaning and tone, is known as this: 

Diction

500

The process of identifying the parts of a whole and their relationship to one another is to do this: 

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