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Cards Term Alliteration Definition The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. Term Analysis Definition The process or result of identifying the parts of a whole and their relationships to one another. Term Antonym Definition A word that is the opposite of another word. Term Characterization Definition The method an author uses to reveal characters and their various personalities. Term Compare Definition Place together characters, situations, or ideas to show common or differing features in literary selections. Term Context Clues Definition Information from the reading that identifies a word or group of words. Term Conventions of language Definition Mechanics, usage and sentence completeness. Term Evaluate Definition Examine and judge carefully. Term Figurative Language Definition Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling. Term Fluency Definition The clear, easy, written or spoken expression of ideas. Freedom from word-identification problems which might hinder comprehension in silent reading or expression of ideas in oral reading. Term Focus Definition The center of interest or attention. Term Genre Definition A category used to classify literary works, usually by form technique or content. Ex: SiFi, Fantasy, Mystery, Historical Fiction. Term Graphic organizer Definition A diagram or pictorial device that shows relationships. Term Homophone Definition One of two or more words pronounced alike, but different in spelling or meaning. Hair/hare fly(plane)/fly(insect) Term Hyperbole Definition An exaggeration or overstatement (e.g., I was so embarrassed I could have died). Term Idiomatic Language Definition An expression peculiar to itself grammatically or that cannot be understood if taken literally. (e.g., Let’s get on the ball.) Term Irony Definition The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or usual meaning; incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the expected result. Term Literary conflict Definition The struggle that grows out of the interlay of two opposing foces in a plot. Term Literary elements Definition The essential techniques used in literature (e.g., characterization, setting, plot, theme). Term Literary devices Definition Tools used by the author to enliven and provide voice to the writing (e.g., dialogue, alliteration). Term Metaphor Definition The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison (like or as) are used (e.g., That kid is a robot). Term Meter Definition The repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. Term Narrative Definition A story, actual or fictional, expressed orally or in writing. Term Paraphrase Definition Restate text or passage in other words, often to clarify meaning or show understanding. Term Pattern book Definition A book with a predictable language structure and often written with predictable text; also known as predictable book. Term Personification Definition An object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form (the tree walked through the forest.). Term Phonics Definition The relationship between letters and sounds fundamental in beginning reading. Term Point of view Definition The way in which an author reveals characters, evens, and ideas in telling the story; the vintage point from which the story is told. (3rd person and 1st person) Term Public document Definition A document that focuses on civic issues or matters of public policy at the community level and beyond. Term Reading critically Definition Reading in which a questioning attitude, logical analysis, and inference are used to judge the worth of the text; evaluating relevancy and adequacy of what is read; the judgement of validity or worth of what is read, based on sound criteria. Term Reading rate Definition The speed at which a person reads, usually silently. Term Research Definition A systematic inquiry into a subject or problem in order to discover, verify, or revise relevant facts or principles having to do with that subject or problem. Term Satire Definition A literary tone used to ridicule or make fun of human vise or weakness.(e.g., Saturday night live.) Term Self-monitor Definition Know when what one is reading or writing is not making sense; adjust strategies for comprehension. Term Semantics Definition The study of meaning in language. Term Simile Definition A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison (like or as) is used (e.g., She eats like a bird.). Term Sources- Primary Definition Texts and/or artifacts that tell or show a first-hand account of an event; original works used when researching. Term Sources- Secondary Definition Texts and/or artifacts used when researching that are derived from something original. Term Subject area Definition An organized body of knowledge; a discipline; a content area. Term Style Definition How an author writes; an authors used of language; its affects and appropriateness to the authors intent and theme. Term Synonym Definition One of two or more words in a language that have highly similar meanings (e.g., sorrow, grief, sadness). Term Syntax Definition The pattern or structure of word order in sentences, clauses, and phrases. Term Theme Definition A topic of discussion or writing; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work. Term Thesis Definition The basic argument advanced by a speaker or writer who then attempts to prove it; the subject or major argument of a speech or composition. Term Tone Definition The attitude of the author toward the audience and characters (e.g., serious or humorous).