ELA Essential Academic Vocabulary

to quote or paraphrase evidence from a text; to refer to an example

to identify differences in two or more subjects

when a point of view is unfairly prejudiced for against someone of something

appeals that include details that offer credibility

evidence provided from observation, documentation, and experimentation

an appeal to the audience sense of reason

proof taken directly from the text to support a point or claim

establishment or identification of a connection between two or more things

the process of becoming more detailed and complex

Statements made by the reader that are based on facts or observations from the text combined with background knowledge

the reason the author created the content

Which of the following is not a way to create suspense?

to show, describe, or portray through written work or art

a genre of literature in which the action is often carried out on stage or in a skit performed through dialogue

evidence provided by sharing a particular story or event

Which of the following is not a characteristic of horror?

evidence provided from conclusions drawn from reasoning

appeals that aim to provoke an emotional response from the audience

based on unsound logic/ error in reasoning

devices used by an author to appeal to his/her audience's emotions, logic, or need for credibility

two or more ways points of view or opinions

the overall topic that the author discussing or covering in a text

a source or author that establishes reliability and currency

an attitude or feeling associated with a word beyond its dictionary definition

to look at something carefully by paying attention to its parts

a reference to a famous book, character, art, pop icon, historical event/person, etc. to add meaning to their text