Academic Vocabulary - English 1

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Controlling Idea

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The main message or central concept that an author conveys through a piece of writing.

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Point of View

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The author's perspective or stance from which a story is told.

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Alliteration

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The recurring sound of the same consonant in a phrase, as in 'She sells sea shells by the seashore.'

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Character Motivation

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A character's reason or incentive for their actions, which drives the plot forward.

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Foreshadowing

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Hints or clues in a story that suggest future events, building anticipation for the reader.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, which is a key element in driving the plot.

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

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Text Evidence

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Quotations or examples from a text that support an analysis or argument.

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Flashback

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A scene that interrupts the present action to depict an event that occurred earlier.

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Theme

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.