Academic Vocabulary

When a question asks about the "characteristics" of a person, place, or thing -- what are they referring to?

A "line" references one full sentence in a poem, usually numbered by 10's.

In which example do I "describe" the setting?

This is another word for "main idea" -- what the text is mainly about.

If I'm asked to "retell" a story -- what am I being asked to do?

Which example explains how the theme is "revealed"?

In which example do I "identify" the theme?

If I'm asked to "analyze" a text -- what am I being asked to do?

If I am asked to "express" myself thoroughly, what should I do?

How could I describe the author's "tone"?

This is a poetic term that refers to two or more lines of a poem arranged together as a unit.

When a writer appeals to a reader's physical senses with descriptive language, what is this called?

"Develop" an essay in which you "explain" the theme. Which is an accurate paraphrase of that statement?

This is the perspective the story is told through. Who is telling the story and what their feelings are about it.