This is the word, name or phrase that labels the subject but does not give the specific contexts of the text.
What is a topic
100
The signal words for this pattern of organization include groups, types, elements or categories.
What is classification
100
The use of as and like differentiates these two forms of figurative language.
What is simile and metaphor
100
This is an interpretation or understanding based on known facts or evidence that must be deduced from details provided by the author.
What is an inference
100
This is the reason why the main character's family is concerned about her health
What is she is afflicted with a heart condition
200
This is the message the author is trying to convey about a topic.
What is a main idea
200
With this pattern, the concept is defined initially defined and then expanded with examples and restatements.
What is definition
200
The expressions "to have a green thumb" or to be "over the hill" are examples of this form of figurative language.
What is idiom
200
This process takes place when a writer suggest an idea without stating it openly.
What is implying
200
This is the name of the main character's sister
What is Josephine
300
This topic or general term unifies the following items coffee, tea, cola and chocolate.
What is caffeine
300
The following topic sentence is an example of this pattern of organization: The southern way of life was transformed as a result of the invention of air-conditioning.
What is cause and effect
300
This figurative language can be described as an exaggeration or an overstatement of something being more than it actually is.
What is hyperbole
300
This is another phrase that has the same meaning than making an inference
What is reading between the lines
300
This is the season during which the story takes place
What is spring
400
The word central focus is another term that refers to this important element of a passage.
What is main idea
400
The signal word such as in this sentence reflects the following transition or direction of thought: Some experts believe that a fetus in the womb can be affected by sounds such as classical music or the mother's voice.
What is example
400
The following sentence is an example of this form of figurative language: The news took me by surprise.
What is personification
400
this is another word for inference
What is implied meaning
400
This is the first name of the main character
What is Louise
500
The title of a book, chapter or passage refers to this broad subject that is expressed using phrases and not sentences
What is a topic
500
An article about the differences of buying a car online versus buying a car off a dealer's lot would most likely use this pattern of organization.
What is contrast
500
The following sentence is an example of this form of figurative language: "Great! Someone stained my new dress!"
What is verbal irony
500
this specific knowledge helps you understand details that are often implied rather directly stated.