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What does the word 'inference' mean?

  • Explicitly stated ideas
  • A reasonable conclusion based on evidence (correct)
  • A summary of events
  • A lesson or message

    • What is the theme of a literary text?

    Its lesson or message.

    What is the definition of 'plot'?

    The series of events that form a story in a specific order.

    What does 'resolution' refer to in a story?

    <p>The solution to the conflict or the end of the main dramatic conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'allusion'?

    <p>An indirect reference to something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is figurative language?

    <p>Language that distinguishes between literal and figurative meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'personification' mean?

    <p>Describing an object as if it were a person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simile?

    <p>A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a metaphor?

    <p>A direct comparison that states one thing is another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is alliteration?

    <p>The use of the same sound to start several words in a row.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'point of view'?

    <p>The perspective from which a story is told.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to compare vs. contrast?

    <p>Comparing analyzes similarities; contrasting analyzes differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a genre?

    <p>A category of passages, such as fiction and nonfiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a summary?

    <p>An overview that captures the main points without details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'interactions' in a text?

    <p>How ideas influence individuals or events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'connotative meaning' refer to?

    <p>A meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'denotative meaning'?

    <p>The explicit meaning of a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organization in writing?

    <p>The way in which a piece of writing is structured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'author's purpose' mean?

    <p>The author's intention for their piece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'author's point of view'?

    <p>The opinion of the author.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evidence in writing?

    <p>Something that proves or demonstrates the truth of something else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a fact from an opinion?

    <p>A fact can be proven; an opinion cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chronological order?

    <p>The order in which a series of events happened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cause and effect relationship?

    <p>Where one thing causes another thing to happen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are informational/explanatory texts?

    <p>Writing that informs the reader or explains something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an introduction?

    <p>To let readers know what they will be reading about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organization in writing?

    <p>The way in which a piece of writing is structured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a transition in writing?

    <p>A word, phrase, or clause that links one idea to the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a conclusion in a piece of writing?

    <p>The end that sums up the main idea and provides an overall message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does formatting refer to in writing?

    <p>The way in which a piece of writing is organized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is multimedia?

    <p>A variety of mediums that enhance writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the writing process?

    <p>The steps including drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an imperative verb?

    <p>A verb used to command or tell someone to take action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an interrogative verb?

    <p>A verb used when asking a question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a conditional verb?

    <p>A verb indicating a situation dependent on a particular condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a subjunctive verb?

    <p>A verb that shows something contrary to fact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is context in writing?

    <p>Words and phrases that surround another and help explain its meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a root in terms of language?

    <p>The foundation of a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is verbal irony?

    <p>An expression that means the opposite of what is said.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dramatic irony?

    <p>An event known by the reader but not by the character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is situational irony?

    <p>An instance where actions have the opposite effect of what is planned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pun?

    <p>A word or phrase with more than one meaning used in a funny way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do 'denotation and connotation' mean?

    <p>Denotation is the exact definition; connotation is an implied meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Language Arts Project Definitions

    • Inference: Drawing conclusions based on textual evidence; differs from explicit ideas, which are clearly stated by the author.

    • Theme: The central lesson or message within a story, e.g., the theme of friendship in a tale about two friends.

    • Plot: The sequence of events that make up a story, arranged in a specific order to create a narrative.

    • Resolution: The solution to a conflict in a story, providing closure to the main dramatic tension.

    • Allusion: An indirect reference to a well-known person, event, or work, e.g., referring to "Scrooge" implies a connection to Ebeneezer Scrooge from "A Christmas Carol."

    • Figurative Language: Language that expresses meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words, requires understanding the distinction from literal meanings.

    • Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

    • Simile: A figure of speech comparing two different things using "like" or "as."

    • Metaphor: A direct comparison stating that one thing is another, used for descriptive emphasis rather than literal truth.

    • Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words, creating rhythm or emphasis.

    • Point of View: The perspective from which a story is narrated, including first person, second person, or third person, influenced by the narrator's knowledge.

    • Compare vs. Contrast: Comparing is analyzing similarities while contrasting focuses specifically on differences between subjects.

    • Genre: A category of literature characterized by style, form, and content, including fiction and nonfiction.

    • Summary: A condensed overview of a text capturing key points without detailed descriptions or personal opinions.

    • Interactions: The influence between ideas and individuals within a text, providing deeper insight into its meaning.

    • Connotative Meaning: The implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its explicit definition.

    • Denotative Meaning: The explicit or literal meaning of a word.

    • Organization: The structured arrangement of writing, ensuring cohesive development of ideas throughout a text.

    • Author's Purpose: The intended goal behind a piece of writing, which may be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

    • Author's Point of View: The perspective or opinion expressed by the author, which can differ from the reader's views.

    • Evidence: Information or data used to support claims, particularly in informational texts to validate accuracy.

    • Fact and Opinion: A fact can be proven true or false, whereas an opinion reflects personal belief and cannot be objectively verified.

    • Chronological Order: The sequence of events arranged by time from beginning to end.

    • Cause and Effect: A relationship in which one event leads to another, often presented through problems and solutions in a passage.

    • Informational/Explanatory Texts: Writing aimed at informing or explaining topics to the reader.

    • Introduction: The opening section of a piece that presents the main idea and sets the stage for the discussion.

    • Organization: Structuring writing so that similar ideas are grouped and flows logically.

    • Transition: Words or phrases that connect one idea to another, ensuring smooth progression in writing.

    • Conclusion: The closing part of a writing piece that summarizes main ideas and conveys an overall message.

    • Formatting: The layout and design of a written piece, influencing readability and presentation.

    • Multimedia: The use of various forms of media to enhance writing, including visuals, audio, and interactive elements.

    • Writing Process: The iterative stages of creating written work, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

    • Imperative Verb: A verb that gives a command or instruction, understood to address the reader directly.

    • Interrogative Verb: A verb that formulates a question.

    • Conditional Verb: A verb expressing a situation contingent upon a specific condition.

    • Subjunctive Verb: A verb indicating a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation.

    • Context: Surrounding words and phrases that provide clarity and meaning to a specific term or phrase in a text.

    • Root: The fundamental part of a word that can help discern the meanings of its derivatives.

    • Verbal Irony: A figure of speech where what is said is opposite to what is meant.

    • Dramatic Irony: A situation in which the audience knows something that the characters do not.

    • Situational Irony: An occurrence where the outcome is contrary to what was expected by the characters.

    • Pun: A humorous play on words that exploits multiple meanings of a term.

    • Denotation and Connotation: Denotation refers to a word's literal meaning, while connotation includes implied meanings, often emotional or cultural associations.

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