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Theme is the _________, __________, or ________ the author wants the reader to learn.
What is lesson, message, or moral?
Uses "like" or "as" and compares two things.
What is a simile?
Determining the meaning of words you don't know by using hints in the sentence.
What are context clues?
Reasoning connecting the evidence to the claim.
What is explanation?
A summary focuses on the main _______ and the ________.
I/Me/My/Mine - this POV reveals only one characters thoughts.
What is 1st person?
An extreme exaggeration.
What is a hyperbole?
The author develops the central idea by using ______ details and ______________________.
What is supporting details and explanations?
Something specific to look for to help determine the meaning of a word.
What is a synonym, description, or contrast clue?
When choosing evidence to support an answer, it needs to be _______, ________, and ________.
What is specific, relevant, and accurate?
Clues to help find the theme.
What is character growth, conflict, and repeated ideas?
A comparison between two seemingly unlike things.
What is a metaphor?
Uses "You" pronouns- it is rare to find stories written in this point of view; it will be directed at YOU, the reader.
What is 2nd person?
The main argument or position.
What is claim?
He/She/They pronouns- shows all characters thoughts; can lead to a better understanding of all characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
Quotes, facts, or examples to support your claim.
What is evidence?
The opposing viewpoint and the reason why the counterclaim is weak (your comeback).
What is the counterclaim and rebuttal?
The main problem in the story.
What is the conflict?
We know something the characters in the story do not.
Sarcasm.
When we expect one thing, but another thing happens.
What is irony?
Bonus 500 if you can tell me the three types & match their definition.
The central idea is the authors main _____ about a text.
What is point?
He/She/They pronouns- shows one characters thoughts, feelings, and actions; can lead to a more surprising or emotional understanding of characters.
What is 3rd person limited?
A statement that supports your claim.
What is a reason?
A theme is a _______ message about life or human behavior.
What is universal?
Always explain how your evidence ________ your answer when writing.
What is supports?