8th & 7th Vocabulary Midterm

How the story makes the reader feel.

The position the story is told from.

How the writer feels about the topic.

The person or voice telling the story.

A story or moment showing someone growing up and learning an important life lesson.

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

A short, descriptive piece of writing that captures a moment, feeling, or scene.

A struggle happening inside a character’s mind.

A conclusion or idea figured out using evidence and reasoning, even if not directly stated.

Facts, examples, or details that support a claim.

A statement or main idea that you are trying to prove or argue.

The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim; the “why” and “how.”

How different parts of someone’s identity connect and shape experiences.

Making sure everyone gets the support they need to succeed, not just the same treatment.

Small comments or actions that can feel hurtful or disrespectful, even if unintentional.

The idea that being straight and fitting into “male/female” roles is the “normal” way.

A story about something important from your own life that shows experiences, feelings, and growth.

When someone gains the strength and confidence to speak up, make choices, and shape their life.

When someone is pressured to give up their culture and take on the customs, language, or style of a dominant group.

A fixed idea that all people in a group are the same, ignoring individuality.

A story that challenges or pushes back against stories or stereotypes.

Words characters speak in a story.

The big idea or message of the text.

Feeling recognized, supported, or valued for who you are and what you say.