ELA II EOC Vocab Part 3

Stanza

• A single line of verse in a poem.

• A grouping of lines of verse in a poem often set off by a space in the printed text.

• The title of a poem.

• A type of rhyme scheme used in poetry.

Transitions

• Words that indicate a change in topic

• Words, phrases, or sentences that establish connections between ideas

• Words that summarize the main point

• Words that introduce a quote

A Thesis Statement includes:

• Position/Argument and 3 claims.

• A summary of the entire paper.

• An introduction to the topic only.

• A list of references.

Theme

• A specific event in the story

• The main character's journey

• An abstract concept broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work.

• The setting of the story

Counter-Claim

• A statement that supports your thesis claim.

• A sentence that states one opposing reason to your thesis claim.

• A summary of your main argument.

• A question that challenges your thesis.

Background information should include:

• Author(s), Title(s), Main Character(s) or Important figures mentioned, A short summary.

• Publication date, Genre, Author's biography, Critical reception.

• Main themes, Setting, Author's influences, Reader's interpretation.

• Character development, Plot twists, Author's writing style, Historical context.

Suspense

• A feeling of excitement about what will happen next in a story.

• A lack of certainty on the part of a concerned reader about what is going to happen to characters with whom the reader has established a bond.

• A technique used to create a sense of closure in a narrative.

• The emotional response of a character to a significant event.

Pun

• A type of joke that relies on physical humor.

• A deliberate and humorous play on words that are the same or similar in sound but different in meaning (e.g., I'm glad I know sign language; it's pretty handy.)

• A form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

• A narrative that conveys a moral lesson.

A refutation should include data that has:

• Lead-in, "Quote," (citation).

• Introduction, "Evidence," (reference).

• Summary, "Statement," (source).

• Analysis, "Data," (footnote).

What are the 3 required parts of a piece of data?

• Lead-in, 'quote,' (citation)

• Title, Author, Year

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Source, Date, Context