Unit 1 District Common Assessment Vocabulary

Chastely

• Purely or innocently.

• In a deceitful manner.

• With great enthusiasm.

• In a careless way.

Objective Tone

• A way of writing that shows facts without letting personal feelings or opinions get in the way. It sounds neutral and fair.

• A style of writing that emphasizes emotional appeal and personal opinions.

• A method of writing that focuses solely on storytelling and narrative techniques.

• A tone that is biased and reflects the author's personal beliefs.

Metaphor

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison between two unlike things that says one thing is another (for example: “Time is a thief”).

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

Central Idea

• The main theme or subject of a text.

• The big main point or message of a text — what the text is mostly about.

• A minor detail that supports the main argument.

• A summary of the text's conclusion.

Gale

• A very strong wind.

• A gentle breeze.

• A type of storm.

• A light drizzle.

Narrative

• A type of poem that tells a story.

• A story or account of connected events, usually with characters, setting, conflict, and resolution.

• A brief summary of a book or article.

• A form of writing that focuses on factual information.

Imagery

• Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to help the reader picture what’s happening.

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A technique used to create a rhythm in poetry through meter and rhyme.

Reeds

• Tall, thin plants that grow near water.

• Short, bushy plants found in deserts.

• Large trees that grow in forests.

• Small flowers that bloom in spring.

Nostalgic

• Feeling a longing or sadness for the past.

• Experiencing joy and excitement for the future.

• Having a neutral or indifferent attitude towards time.

• Feeling anxious about the present moment.

Sources

• Where information comes from (books, articles, websites, interviews, etc.). In research, you use sources to support your ideas.

• Only the books and articles that are cited in a paper.

• Any information that is found online, regardless of its credibility.

• Personal opinions and anecdotes shared by individuals.