ELA Vocabulary

Front

What is the Central Idea in a text?

Back

The main point or underlying message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

How would you define the Gist of a story?

Back

The main idea of the story, or what it's mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What does Evidence refer to in a literary context?

Back

Proof that supports your claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is an Inference?

Back

A logical conclusion based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the purpose of Repetition in writing?

Back

Using a word, phrase, or full sentence repeatedly to emphasize its significance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is Theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

How can you identify the Tone of a text?

Back

By analyzing the author's choice of words and the attitude conveyed towards the subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is the difference between a Summary and a Gist?

Back

A summary is a brief statement of the main points, while the gist captures the essence or main idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What role does Context play in understanding a text?

Back

Context provides background information that helps clarify the meaning of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a Claim in writing?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D