Academic Vocabulary

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What is the theme of a text?

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The theme is what the author wants you to know about the subject, often revealed through the main character's experiences.

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events in a story that outlines the main actions and developments.

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What does 'best supports' indicate in a question?

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It signals a question that asks for textual evidence to back up a claim or answer.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text, containing no personal opinions and usually 3-5 sentences long.

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What should you do before reading a text?

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You should read the questions to understand what to look for in the text.

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What is a character's lesson in a story?

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It is the moral or message that the character learns through their experiences.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is specific information from a text that supports an analysis or argument.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?

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A summary recounts the main points, while an analysis examines the meaning and implications of those points.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to break it down into parts to understand its meaning and how it conveys its message.