Reading Terms Review

The things that happen in the work build toward an irreversible climax or pivotal point

• denouement/resolution

• rising action

• climax

• exposition

People or animals who take part in the action of a literary work. Readers learn about characters from

• what they say (dialogue),

• what they do (actions),

• what they think (interior monologue),

• what others say about them, and

• through the author's direct statement.

• characters

• details

• plot

• connotation

A flat character in a standard role with standards traits; example = Mr. Jenkins, the school principal, stereotypically does not tolerate nonconformity well and delivers standard "if you'd just apply yourself" lectures to Meg.

• stock

• foil

• dynamic character

• round character

Refers to the dictionary definition of a word

• denotation

• connotation

• details

• diction

What is a claim in argumentative reading?

• A response to a counterclaim

• The opposing argument to the author's claim

• A statement that someone believes to be true

• The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

What is a reason in argumentative reading?

• The opposing argument to the author's claim

• A response to a counterclaim

• The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

• An explanation or justification for why someone believes their claim is true

What is evidence in argumentative reading?

• The opposing argument to the author's claim

• The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

• A response to a counterclaim

• An explanation or justification for why someone believes their claim is true

What is a counterclaim in argumentative reading?

• A statement that someone believes to be true

• An explanation or justification for why someone believes their claim is true

• The opposing argument to the author's claim

• The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

What is a rebuttal in argumentative reading?

• The information or data that the author uses to support their claim

• A contrary response to a counterclaim

• The opposing argument to the author's claim

• An explanation or justification for why someone believes their claim is true

What is the definition of Author's Purpose?

• What the author thinks, feels, or believes.

• The tone or mood the author creates.

• The main reason he or she creates a piece of writing

• The subject of the author's work