Central Idea
The most important thought about the topic of a text
What is Central or Main Idea
who is telling the story
What is Narrator
the events that occur in a narrative (action, dialogue, conflicts..)
What is Plot
The dictionary definition of a word
What is Denotation
to conclude your answer, using different words to restate the topic sentence or answer.
What is Summarize
Something that is indirectly stated; you must use details and evidence to make the best guess
What is Inference / to infer
the point of view in which the narrator is a character IN the story and tell about their life.
Pronouns used by narrator: I, me, my, mine, us, we...
What is First Person POV
The main character, often considered the hero or "good guy"
What is Protagonist
The secondary meaning of a word; related to your emotions
What is Connotation
using evidence to support your answer by using quotes from a text or paraphrasing.
what is Cite Evidence
Facts, statements, and examples that help us understand the central idea of a text
What is Key Details
The point of view in which the character is NOT in the story and tell the reader the thoughts and feeling of just ONE of the characters
What is Third Person Limited POV
What is Antagonist
the attitude of the author; "sound" created though specific word choice
What is Tone
rerewriting the question into a statement
What is Restate
Write the central idea in ONE sentence; central idea is NOT a summary
(answer will be true or false)
What is TRUE
The point of view when the narrator is NOT in the story and reveals the thoughts and feeling of multiple characters.
What is Third Person Omniscient POV
Problems or issues that occur to the characters that cause tension, suspense, or challenges.
examples: scorching, crammed, stench, mob
(negative, positive or neutral)
What is Negative connotation
What is Explain
*Find the topic
*look for key details
*ask: what does the author really want me to know about this topic?
The point of view when the narrator talks to the reader using the pronoun "you"
What is Second Person POV
The major turning point of the story that is often the most exciting part
What is Climax
Examples: aroma, settled, greeted, group, peace
( negative, positive, neutral)
What is Positive Connotation
The step when you address ALL parts of the question.
What is Answer