Exam Review (Major Concepts)

The subject of a piece of writing is _____.

• modifier

• summary

• theme

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing.

• summary

• tone

• transition

• theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The body of words used in a particular language.

• vocabulary

• summary

• characterization

• main idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

To express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

• main idea

• tone

• paraphrase

• modifier

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The creation or construction of a character.

• dynamic

• characterization

• imagery

• description

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A passage in a piece of writing that smoothly connects two topics or sections to each other. (Also can be a shift in thought)

• hook

• follow-up

• lead-off

• transition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The point of the paragraph.

• claim

• clincher

• main idea

• hook

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

• nonfiction

• summary

• narrative

• transition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A word, especially an adjective or noun used attributively, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun.

• modifier

• transition

• prepositional phrase

• imposter

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.

• soliloquy

• monologue

• audience

• groundlings

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10