7th reading Unit 1

the time and place in which a narrative occurs.

a form of inference in which the reader gathers and analyzes details in order to anticipate and foresee events

an author’s unique expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language

outlining/summarizing the ideas of a lecture, a book, or another source to aid in the retention of the idea

a logical guess made by connecting bits of information

an idea that must be inferred through an analysis of details, actions, tone, dialogue, body language, visuals, etc

a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a discussion, essay, article, or other work

the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in the writing

restate the meaning of something in different words

to reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea

basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

the author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader

the central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and/or values

important ideas throughout a work that support the central message, theme, tone, etc.

the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story

the perspective from which the events in the story are told

a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events and details that may occur later in the story

an idea that is clearly stated, unambiguous, and leaves little room for interpretation

written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value -prose, fiction, drama, poetry, a

an expressive literary piece written in first person that centers on a particular event in the author’s life

the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or

when a written text is prepared for an audience by attending to and correcting mechanics, grammar, and spelling

marking a text with notes and/or comments

a specific convention —such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing— is employed by the author to produce a given effect.

language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning - imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices

unique characteristics that describe a writer’s use of language; diction, syntax, figurative language,

the method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance