What is "evidence"?
factors that support the claim (statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, language choices.
What is the "main idea" in literature?
The central point of a passage or text; also called the central idea.
What is informative / explanatory text?
Text written to inform the reader or explain a topic
What is an "acute angle"?
An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.
What is a "character" in a story?
a person in the story
What is an Antonym? Give an example: The antonym of friend is...
An antonym is an opposite. The opposite of friend is enemy.
Describe "first person" writing.
the narrator is a character in the story and tells it firsthand; only the narrator's thoughts and feelings can be revealed to the reader.
What is the "climax" of a story?
The moment of greatest tension in the story.
What is "Chronological order"?
When a story is organized around a logical time line.
What is a "hook" in literature?
a startling fact or situation or a question that intrigues the reader.
What is meant by "Background Knowledge"?
information related to the topic that helps to orient the reader
What is "resilience"?
Being able to work through something that is challenging
What is meant by the "author's purpose"?
The reason an author writes text
What is "explicit information"?
information provided directly in the text; factual inforamtion that is stated clearly in the text.
What is "dialogue"?
A written conversation between characters; what the characters say to each other.
What is an angle?
A shape formed when two rays are joined at a common endpoint or vertex.