Unit 6 Vocabulary Words

The term 'Central Idea' refers to:

• the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

• a detailed description of the characters involved.

• the setting and time period of the text.

• the author's personal opinion on the topic.

A 'Characteristic' is defined as

• A feature that helps to identify or describe.

• A random or unimportant detail.
• A temporary state or condition.
• An unrelated aspect of something.

The term 'Compare' means:

• To identify similarities between two or more subjects.

• To describe something in detail.

• To provide an opinion on a subject.

• To summarize information.

What is meant by 'Contrast'?

• to describe as different

• A similarity between two or more things

• A detailed description of something

• An unrelated concept

How is 'Evidence' defined?

• Evidence is defined as words, phrases, or sentences to provide proof.

• Evidence is defined as a personal opinion or belief.

• Evidence is defined as a fictional story or narrative.

• Evidence is defined as a random guess or assumption.

'Informational Text' refers to:

• A selection written to provide information.

• A fictional story with characters and plot.

• A poem with rhyming verses.

• A dialogue between two people.

The term 'Recognize' means:

• to become aware; to notice

• To create something new

• To forget something previously known

• To ignore something intentionally

What is 'Text Structure' according to the vocabulary list?

• the structure an author uses to present central idea(s) and supporting details in a text. (exp. Description, compare and contrast, cause and effect)  

• A type of font style

• A method of printing text

• A tool for editing text

The way a story is organized (cause & effect, problem & solution, sequence, etc)

• main idea

• text structure

• summary

• author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

what are the five types of text structures? (Select 5 from below)​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• Description
• Sequence/Chronological
• Compare & Contrast
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Persuade
• Entertain
• Explain