Test 1C

the ability to read for long periods of time without getting distracted

a word that has the same meaning as another word

the author's central thought, the chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase

the parts of the text that stand out (diagram, table of contents, index, etc...

a word or letter placed after the root

a nonfiction text, written to share factual information

a form of language use in which writers and speakers covey something other than the literal meaning of their words

story of a person's life written by another person

clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning of an unknown word

the base word you start with before adding prefixes or suffixes

to restate in other words

conversation between two characters

category or type of literature characterized by a particular form, style, or content

tools a writer may use to achieve the tone or communicate the purpose or theme intended

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence from the text, schema, or background knowledge

a statement of what will happen next in a series

method an author uses to let reader know more about the characters and their personal traits

the word that means the opposite of another word

background knowledge

a word formed from the first letter of each word in a series

evidence from the reading selection that proves the answer to a question about the text

ability to read a text quickly, accurately and with proper expression

story of a person's life written by that person

narrative device that hints at coming events, often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader

a syllable or word that comes before the root word to change its meaning