"What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?"

terror

• extreme fear of something

• a state of calmness

• a type of excitement

• a feeling of happiness

inference

• a conclusion the reader draws from clues in the text and from what the reader already knows

• a statement that summarizes the main idea of a text

• the act of reading between the lines to find hidden meanings

• the process of analyzing the author's intent and purpose

point of view

• how the author presents information on a topic

• the perspective from which a story is told

• the emotional tone of the narrative

• the main argument of the text

author's purpose

• the main reason for writing the text

• to entertain the reader

• to provide information

• to persuade the audience

objective

point of view

• focuses on factual information, leaves out personal opinions

• is based on personal feelings and beliefs

• includes subjective interpretations and biases

• emphasizes emotional responses and personal experiences

humor

• genre whose main purpose is to make readers laugh

• a type of writing that focuses on serious themes

• a narrative style that emphasizes character development

• a form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter

subjective

point of view

• includes author's personal opinions, feelings, and beliefs

• is based on factual information and data

• represents a universal truth applicable to all

• is entirely objective and unbiased

apology

• an expression of regret or a request for forgiveness

• a statement of praise or admiration

• a declaration of independence

• a promise to do something

voice

• the distinct personality the reader hears as the text is being read

• the volume and tone of a speaker's voice

• the emotional state of the author

• the style of writing used in a text

tone

• writer's attitude toward the subject

• the emotional state of the reader

• the setting of the story

• the main theme of the narrative