Reading Terms

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Synthesize

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The process of combining two separate ideas into one new idea.

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Exposition

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The part of a story where the writer lays the foundation by using prior knowledge to introduce the story.

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Cause and Effect

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A relationship among events in literature where one event brings about the next event.

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Exaggeration

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A message intimating that something means much more than it actually does.

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Persuasion

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A type of reading or writing meant to sway the reader's feelings, beliefs, or actions.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

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Context Clues

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Hints or suggestions found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a piece of literature.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.