Academic Vocabulary

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or describe.

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Summarize

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To tell in your own words what a passage is about, including only the central idea and most important supporting details, without opinions or judgment.

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Text Evidence

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Text that comes from the story used to support your analysis or claims.

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Resolution

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The part of a story where the conflict is resolved, typically found at the end.

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Cause

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What makes something happen; the reason behind an event.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a story, often a universal truth.

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Characterization

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

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.