Literary Concepts and Strategies

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The following is an example of:

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A. Satire B. Alliteration C. Allusion D. Syntax

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This is the perspective or attitude of the author with an intended effect on the reader.

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A. Tone B. Setting C. Sequence D. Irony

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Ms. Jackson is working on selecting texts for her students. Her students have varying reading levels. Which of the following is an example of quantitative text complexity measures?

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A. Observations of student reading B. Students’ journal entries C. Students’ reading levels D. Professional judgment

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Mr. Jensen wants to help students identify important information in the text while they are reading. He wants them to pull out crucial insights to be reviewed after the reading is over. Which of the following would be the most effective strategy for this?

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A. Word sort B. KWL chart C. Selective highlighting D. Mind mapping

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Definition

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Often, the definition of a word is explicitly stated in the text. However, other times, the reader needs to infer the meaning based on context. Reading a sentence before and after an unknown word can help determine the meaning.

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Example of Definition

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Plants “eat” by photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight to produce food.

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Synonym/antonym

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Using synonyms and antonyms is an effective way to determine the meanings of unknown words. If an antonym is given, the reader will see keywords such as rather than or in contrast. When a synonym is provided, the author might use a semicolon to show the relationship between two similar meanings. Always look at the word in context to help you determine its meaning.

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Example of Synonym

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The fastidious or fussy professor would not accept assignments without the proper heading.

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Example of Antonym

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The twins are complete opposites: one is gregarious, and the other is shy.

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Example

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Examples of the vocabulary word are often provided in text.