OST Terms Review

the lesson learned in the story; main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work.

• Theme
• Character development
• Plot twist
• Mood

the author's attitude towards a subject. Usually words that describe emotions.

• Mood
• Volume
• Tone
• Pitch

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• Inference
• Hypothesis
• Deduction
• Assumption

to entertain, inform or persuade: Usually asks 'what sentence/phrase supports the author's purpose?'

• What sentence/phrase supports the author's conclusion?
• What sentence/phrase supports the author's tone?
• What sentence/phrase supports the author's main idea?
• What sentence/phrase supports the author's purpose?

The ways the author gets their point across

• Metaphors, similes, foreshadowing
• RHETORIC/RHETORICAL DEVICES

• Emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, irrelevant information
• Literary devices, clear organization, logical reasoning, persuasive arguments

what is the "claim" part of an argument

• The 'claim' part of an argument is the evidence supporting the main point.
• The 'claim' part of an argument is the counterargument.
• The 'claim' part of an argument is the main point or assertion being made by the arguer.
• The 'claim' part of an argument is Your Position on the topic

what is the "reason" part of an argument

• Justification or evidence
• Conclusion
• Why you made your claim

• Explanation

what is the "evidence" in an argument

• Opinions from experts
• Facts from the internet

• Facts, data, or information used to support a claim or conclusion.
• Facts from the passage to support your reason

what is the "counterclaim" in an argument

• A summary of the original argument
• An opposing viewpoint or evidence presented to challenge the original argument.
• A conclusion drawn from the argument
• The exact opposite of your claim, proves you can state a different perspective on the topic

You will see the question How does the author use a sense of mystery or gloom in the passage?

• Creepy:uses elements that are eerie or unsettling

• Suspense:builds tension and anticipation by withholding information

• Mystery: the unknown; think of a mystery movie, novel

• Gloom: extreme sadness