An author's purpose is his reason for or intent in writing.

Direct Characterization

A writer simply states what a character is like.

The central, unifying element of the story...

To support arguments, illustrate ideas, provide credibility to the claim

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word

Denotation or connotation of the word.

the subject of a piece of writing and the message it intends to convey

General character or attitude of a place, piece of writing,situation,etc.

When you use what you know (context clues) to explain what is happening...

How the author wants the reader to feel (result of reading or watching)

A central message or insight into life revealed by a literary work.

The art of revealing character’s personalities.

Author decision that may impact meaning, style, development, formatting,etc

Indirect Characterization

Writer uses methods such as; describing a character’s appearance,words, etc

Fond of the company of others; sociabl

a struggle within a person's mind over a problem or question

Feasible--possible to do easily or conveniently.

achievable, appropriate, likely

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Author's Purpose
Simulates natural speech.
Seems contradictory but makes sense and reveals some truth or insight
A conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
An author's purpose is his reason for or intent in writing.
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Direct Characterization
Principles and beliefs that can be shared implicitly or explicitly.
A writer simply states what a character is like.
God imparts special revelation, often intuitively, in dreams...
Usually narrative and generally written in verse.
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The Central Idea
Simulates natural speech.
A word that stands for the sound it represents.
The central, unifying element of the story...
A literary device used in poetry and prose to give a list of things.
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Textual Evidence
freedom to believe what one wants
To support arguments, illustrate ideas, provide credibility to the claim
Relying on one’s own self, powers, resources.
Full trust or belief in a person or thing.
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Imagery
Using descriptive imagery to appeal to the reader’s five senses.
Main message that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing
The deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence.
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
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Context Clues
Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word
Expresses a belief in a connection among all people.
The art of revealing character’s personalities.
Sets off a word or clause and adds emphasis, or signal an interruption.
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Word Choice
Word Choice
A literary device used in poetry and prose to give a list of things.
Simulates natural speech.
Denotation or connotation of the word.
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Essence--the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person
abstract
core
character
character
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Theme
the subject of a piece of writing and the message it intends to convey
Using a repetitive or similar pattern of words in a sentence.
Simulates natural speech.
Words used to describe intangible qualities, ideas, and feelings
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Tone
The deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence
Writer uses especially interesting and memorable descriptions
General character or attitude of a place, piece of writing,situation,etc.
A literary device used in poetry and prose to give a list of things.
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Inference
Contradictory but makes sense and reveals some truth or insight.
Sets off a word or clause and adds emphasis, or can signal an interruption.
When you use what you know (context clues) to explain what is happening...
Using a repetitive or similar pattern of words in a sentence.
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Mood
How the author wants the reader to feel (result of reading or watching)
When you use what you know (context clues) to explain what is happening...
General character or attitude of a place, piece of writing,situation,etc.
Author decision that may impact meaning, style, development, formatting,etc
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Evoke--bring or recall to the conscious mind.
belief
summon
awaken
bring forth
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Theme
A central message or insight into life revealed by a literary work.
A type of rhyme with words that have similar, but not identical sounds.
Expresses a belief in a connection among all people.
Literal dictionary definition and usage.
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Characterization
A religious, philosophical, and literary movement.
The art of revealing character’s personalities.
The lack of belief in meaning or substance in an area of philosophy.
A method of critiquing a consumerist society
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Author's Choice
Author decision that may impact meaning, style, development, formatting,etc
Writer uses especially interesting and memorable descriptions
A comparison of two unlike things, using like or as.
Word Choice
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Jubilant--feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
downcast
joyful
euphoric
elated
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Permeate--to penetrate, pass through, and often become widespread throughout something
fill
imbue
dehydrate
steep
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Indirect Characterization
Writer uses methods such as; describing a character’s appearance,words, etc
Initial conditions made before a micro or macroeconomic analysis is built.
Assumptions that economists make about individuals, markets, or businesses.
Apprehensions about using digital media.
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Gregarious
exceeding what is sufficient or necessary
Willing to give money, help, kindness, etc
Fond of the company of others; sociabl
trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are
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Internal Conflict
a struggle within a person's mind over a problem or question
the sequence of events that make up a story
Writer uses especially interesting and memorable descriptions
struggle between a person and an outside force
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Jubilant--feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
downcast
elated
euphoric
joyful
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Feasible--possible to do easily or conveniently.
achievable
appropriate
likely
trust

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