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A tendency to favor one thing or person over another.
Bias
Ex: A news reporter consistently gives more positive coverage to a particular political party.
Bias
The most important idea or message the author wants to convey to their audience.
Central Idea
Ex: Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech conveys the idea that everyone should be treated equally.
Central Idea
A statement that is arguable and can be proven by evidence, not just a personal opinion.
Claim
Ex: Cell phones can be unhealthy for kids.
Claim
The most exciting or important part of a story, where the main conflict is resolved.
Climax
Ex: In a movie a superhero and villain fight their final battle.
Climax
The implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition.
Connotation
Ex: Home: Feels warm and cozy, while "house" just sounds like a building
Connotation
The opposite of someone else's argument, like saying the opposite thing in a debate; it's when you present a different viewpoint to challenge what someone else is saying.
Counterclaim
Ex: "We should have ice cream after dinner every night because it's delicious." ... "No, we shouldn't have ice cream every night because it's not healthy for our teeth."
Counterclaim
The act of adding more details or explanation to something.
Elaboration
Ex: Writing a longer essay than required to answer a question.
Elaboration
A way of describing something by comparing it to something else, using words that aren't meant to be taken literally.
Figurative Language
Ex: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Figurative Language/Simile
