Explicit information is...

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

What is the meaning of "Theme"?

The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film

What is "Author's point of view"?

the way the writer/author sees things

What is the meaning of "Infer"?

Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage

What are "Sources" in writing?

where you get your information for your writing

What is the meaning of "Emphasize"?

to give special importance to something in your speaking or writing

the leading character or one of the major characters

What is the meaning of "Point of View" in literature and writing?

the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person

What does "Retell" mean in writing?

say what happened in your own words

a person who actively opposes or is hostile; villian or advesary

What is the meaning of "bias"?

cause to feel prejudice for or against someone or something.

What is the meaning of "Stereotyping" in literature?

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a person or thi

What is the meaning of "Contrast" in writing and literature?

Contrasts provide the characteristics that are not alike

What are "Sensory details"?

details that make people feel something or are connected to the senses

What does "Relevant" mean?

closely connected or appropriate to what is being said, done, or considered

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1
Explicit information is...
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
allusion
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
implied; not plainly expressed.
2
What is the meaning of "Theme"?
guess what will happen next
the leading character or one of the major characters
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
3
What is "Author's point of view"?
the author's imaginative process
the way the writer/author sees things
the leading character or one of the major characters
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
4
Argument essays should contain a counterclaim paragraph to present the other side of the issue.
False
True
5
Biography is the true story of someone's life told by that person themselves.
True
False
6
You should use complete sentences in your prewriting.
False
True
7
What is the meaning of "Infer"?
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
give a brief statement of the main points of (something)
cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone
Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage
8
What are "Sources" in writing?
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
the beginning of a stream or water source
where you get your information for your writing
say what happened in your own words
9
What is a "Personal Experience Narrative"?
the leading character or one of the major characters
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
a real-life story you write
Present a clear picture of a person, place, thing or idea
10
What is a "Stanza"?
an end mark
a paragraph in poetry
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
Take a stand and defend one side of an issue
11
When a question asks you to SEQUENCE, what do you do?
An opposing viewpoint; something said to offset someone else's claim.
Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage
put events in order
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
12
What is the meaning of "Emphasize"?
Contrasts provide the characteristics that are not alike
to give special importance to something in your speaking or writing
Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage
closely connected or appropriate to what is being said, done, or considered
13
A thesis/topic sentence is not required for the introduction.
True
False
14
Protagonist means...
the leading character or one of the major characters
the villain in a story
the main character's friend
cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone
15
What is the meaning of "Point of View" in literature and writing?
Contrasts provide the characteristics that are not alike
Take a stand and defend one side of an issue
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
the leading character or one of the major characters
16
What does "Retell" mean in writing?
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
say what happened in your own words
Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
17
Interpretation means to explain the meaning of something you read or saw.
False
True
18
Antagonist means...
the main character's best friend
An opposing viewpoint; something said to offset someone else's claim.
a person who actively opposes or is hostile; villian or advesary
the character who is doing the most
19
What is the meaning of "bias"?
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
cause to feel prejudice for or against someone or something.
a dispute between two forces
Explain how each part functions or fits into the whole.
20
What is the meaning of "Stereotyping" in literature?
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a person or thi
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it
The life lesson or message a character learns during a text/film
21
What is the meaning of "Contrast" in writing and literature?
provides common characteristics
Contrasts provide the characteristics that are not alike
literary device that gives human traits to nonhuman thing
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
22
What are "Sensory details"?
details that make people feel something or are connected to the senses
An opposing viewpoint; something said to offset someone else's claim.
Read between the lines; the answer is not in the passage
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something.
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What does "Relevant" mean?
the view from which a story is told, most commonly 1st or 3rd person
hyperbole
something that has nothing to do with the topic
closely connected or appropriate to what is being said, done, or considered

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