Unit 1 Vocabulary Words

consist of a series of events that have a clear beginning, middle and end.

a logical assumption that is based on observed facts and one’s own knowledge and experience

uses clues to suggest events that have yet to occur

to state (something) as true although not proven to be; assert, contend

build, state definitely, develop

a technique sometimes used in literature wherein events are portrayed out of chronological order.

based on reason or sound judgment

a sequence of events in a story, each leading to or causing the next to occur

a brief statement retelling of the main points

the reason the author created the writing

An account of a conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of a story

to separate or break into parts and examine

a particular attitude toward something or regarding something; a point of view

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

the literal or primary meaning of a word

well founded; sound; effective

the way a writer creates and develops characters’ personalities (S.T.E.A.L.)

believable, convincing

to find out the value or worth of something; to judge or examine

a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify or clarify

facts or details that support a position or claim; proof