Figurative Language
The feeling associated with a word that is positive, negative, or neutral.
Connotation
A statement the author is trying to prove is true.
Claim.
The introduction paragraph of an informational/argumentative text starts with what?
A hook- question, statistic, anecdote.
The dictionary definition of a word.
Denotation.
The author's feelings on a topic as shown through specific words.
Tone.
The acronym that we used for poetry analysis.
S- structure L- language A- affect M-meaning
The opposite side's argument against the original claim is?
Counterclaim.
These are used in articles to illustrate a point or set of data that connects to the topic of the text.
A summary that is a paragraph or longer that does not include any opinions on the topic.
Objective Summary.
This is built through character's action, setting, conflict, resolution, and the dialogue within a text.
Theme.
"Her sleeping head with its great gelid mass" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration- repeated G sound
Reasoning should be relevant and what, when supporting a claim?
Reliable OR credible- from a source that is either.
This gives you the main idea of the section of the text almost like a preview.
Heading and/or Subheading
A statement about the entire story that explains the major components of the article or story.
Central Idea.
The plot and/or conflict of a story moves on/becomes more interesting because of what two things about characters.
Their actions and their dialogue.
"I had made it around the darkened ridge; Just as I heard a lone wolf's cry" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Imagery because you hear the sound of a wolf's cry in your mind when you read this line.
An article that is reviewed by multiple people before publishing for fact checking is considered what type of source?
Credible and/or reliable.
What are the different informational text structures- hint there are 5.
Chronological, Descriptive, Problem/Solution, Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect
The summary of a part of a text or section of the article.
When the audience knows more than the characters do in a story which builds suspense for the audience.
Dramatic Irony
The repetition of vowel sounds is what type of figurative language?
Assonance.
What are the 3 rhetorical devices authors can use to strengthen an argument?
Ethos (ethical reasoning), Logos (logical reasoning), and Pathos (emotional reasoning)
What are the two structures of fictional texts?
Narrative and/or plot, poetry
A detail, quote, or piece of evidence that helps build the topic of the paragraph.
Supporting Detail.
A drama, a short story, a novel, a poem all have different what?
Text Structures/ Structural Elements.