RI and RL 8.1
To quote or reference a text as evidence to support an argument or analysis
Cite
The central message or underlying idea of a literary work.
theme
Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create meaning beyond the literal.
: Hints or information within a text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
context clues
: The organization of a text, including how its ideas are arranged (e.g., cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological order).
text structure
: Specific details or quotes from a text used to support interpretations or claims
Textual Evidence
The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.
plot
: The emotional or cultural association that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning.
connotation
Words that have more than one definition or interpretation, depending on context
multiple meanings
The method of examining the similarities and differences between two or more texts or concepts
compare and contrast
To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions
analyze
t: The process by which a character changes or evolves throughout a story.
character development
The literal meaning of a word or phrase.
denotation
: A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
synonym
The main points or essential information that convey the primary message of a text.
key details
A statement or set of statements that present a claim and support it with evidence.
argument
The main point or primary message of an informational text.
central idea
: The author's attitude or approach toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.
tone
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
The process of examining the components of a text to understand how they contribute to its overall meaning or effectiveness.
anaylsis
a prediction that requires background knowledge and what the text is saying
inference
A brief statement that captures the main points of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.
objective summary
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.
imagery
A subtle difference in meaning or tone that can change the interpretation of a word or phrase.
nuance
The perspective from which a story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient).
point of view