ELA Academic Vocabulary

Front

What is the term that describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

Back

Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'sequence' refer to in writing?

Back

The arrangement of events in chronological order.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What term describes a statement or situation where there is a logical inconsistency or difference?

Back

Contradiction

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'analyze' a text?

Back

To examine it closely and interpret its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

In literature, what is 'drama'?

Back

A genre characterized by conflict and emotion.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a 'thesis statement'?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is 'figurative language'?

Back

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What does 'dialogue' mean in literature?

Back

The conversation between characters in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the 'main idea' of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'categorize' information?

Back

To arrange or classify information into groups based on shared characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D