Central Idea
This term refers to the main point or message an author is trying to convey in a text.
the central idea
This structure presents information in the order it happened.
chronological order/ Sequence
A phrase like 'as brave as a lion' is an example of this type of figurative language
simile
A question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer
rhetorical question
This refers to the underlying message or big idea of a story
theme
True or False: Central and Main Idea are the same?
True
This type of structure compares and contrasts two or more items
compare and contrast
This type of figurative language involves giving human qualities to non-human things
personification
An appeal to emotion is known as this rhetorical device
pathos
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, often supporting a theme
Irony
consider the repeated messages or key points in each paragraph.
ways to identify the central idea
A passage explaining the reasons something happens and the results that follow uses this structure.
cause and effect
The phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs' is an example of this
idiom
Credibility or ethical appeal of a speaker or writer.
ethos
The central character in a story, often the hero
protagonist
This gives use clues to find the Central Idea
The title
This structure is often used in scientific texts to present information logically, presenting issues and resolutions
problem and solution
When a writer uses this to suggest deeper meaning without explicitly stating it, it’s known as this type of figurative language
symbolism
This rhetorical appeal is based on logic and reason
Logos
The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece
mood
This technique involves summarizing each paragraph to understand the overall central idea of a text.
analyzing or summarizing key ideas
This structure involves describing a scene in great detail, often appealing to the five senses
descriptive text structure
This is an exaggerated statement used for emphasis, like 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'
hyperbole
A figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis or effect
Hyperbole
The part of the story where the problem is resolved, creating closure
Resolution