ELA Content Vocabulary Words

the people (or animals, etc.) of a text; who the text is about

Stated CLEARLY; directly found in the text

the beginning of a story; we learn about the characters and the setting

NOT found directly in the text; you have to INFER

The sequence of events in a story; what happens

At this part of the plot the tension builds; conflicts (or problems) are getting more intense

one’s belief about something; it can’t be proven true

a problem that a character has with someone else, society, or nature.

The problem(s) in a story

at this part of the part, loose ends are tied up

the end of the story

where and when a story takes place

the most important point the author makes in a paragraph/text.

An author’s opinion on a topic; what he or she wants you to believe.

The lesson lesson or message of the story

the highest point of interest in a story; the turning point

a problem that a character has WITHIN himself.

restates the central ideas of a text; is shorter than the original; doesn’t include opinions

an educated guess reader’s make about a character, setting, etc.

any part of a text that SUPPORTS a reader’s inference