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WorksheetsELA Domain Vocabulary
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Affix
the term referring to both a prefix and a suffix
a person, animal, or an imaginary creature in literature work
an opposing viewpoint
the voice that tells the story
Antagonist
introduced characters as well as the setting
the opponent of the main character (usually the bad guy)
the turning point in the story
a type of literature meant to be performed by actors
Antonym
phrase or expression that means something different
a story handed down about a specific person
a special kind of contrast
a word that is opposite in meaning to another word
Atlas
a bound collection of maps often including illustrations, informative tables, or textual matter
an annual reference book containing summaries or information on particular subjects
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition
a list of academic or technical words
Bandwagon
a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated
a persuasive technique that attempts to get people to follow the crowd using the logical fallacy that, since "everyone else likes it" it must be good
to use examples to show how things are similar
a book containing a selection of individual words
Cause/Effect
writing that explains or informs through the use of facts
a problem or struggle between a character and an outside force
a category or type of literature
a strategy for analyzing a subject by examining the reasons for specific actions or events and the consequences or results of these events
Character
a person, animal, or an imaginary creature in literary work
a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality
a type of fiction
a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence
Climax
a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics
the turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense
the numbered notes or comments at the bottom or side of a page
the narrator is a character in the story
Compare
to use examples to show how things are similar and different, with greater emphasis on similarities
phrase or expression that means something different
a category or type of literature based on its style
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition
Conflict
printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader as to how to complete or perform a task
words that are slanted for or against a topic
the problem or struggle between or among opposing forces that triggers the action in literature
to use examples to show how things are different in one or more important ways
Contrast
to use examples to show how things are different in one or more important ways
the perspective from which the story is told
the message about life or human nature portrayed through a story
the process of briefly recounting the main idea of a piece of writing in a person's own words
Counterclaim/Counterargument
an opposing viewpoint
the time of day or year, historical period, place and/or situation of a story
the arrangement or ordering of subject matter to aid understanding
a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed in compact
Chronological order/Sequencing
the arrangement or ordering of a subject matter to aid understanding
one of two or more words that have a highly similar meaning
a reference book containing synonyms and sometimes antyonyms
the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story
Plot
the action or sequence of related events that make up a story consisting of five basic elements
a linguistic unit added to the beginning of a word which changes its meaning
the leading character of a drama or other literary work
a feeling of growing tension felt by the reader
Poetry
the final outcome of the story
saying a word, phrase, or sentence again and again for impact
a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed in compact, imaginative, and often musical language.
the overall feeling or effect created by an author
Point of View
a figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike using the word like or as
a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning, tense or part of speech
the leading character of a drama or literary work
the perspective from which the story is told
Prefix
a linguistic unit added to the beginning of a word which changes its meaning
a problem within a character
the narrator is a character in the story
a traditional or legendary story
Dialogue
the term referring to both a prefix and a suffix
a written or spoken conversation between two or more character
a conclusion derived from facts or premises
the feelings the text arouses in the reader
Dictionary
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things
a book or set of books giving information on all branches of knowledge
a statement that can be verified as true
the use of words to create vivid pictures
Drama
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture
a story handed down about a specific person
a list of academic or technical words
a type of literature meant to be performed by actors before an audience
Exposition
introduced characters as well as the setting and reveals the conflict
the turning point in the story
a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader
the message about life portrayed through a story
Falling Action
the setting is introduced
words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, hearing, etc.
the section of the plot following the climax, in which the tension stemming from the story's central conflict decreases and the story moves toward its conclusion.
the conclusion
Imagery
to use figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses
the overall feeling or effect created by an author
the leading character of a drama
a figure of speech
Rising Action
a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning
all decisions, characters' flaws, and background circumstances that together create turns and twists leading to a climax
a reference book
the final outcome of the story
Informational/Expository Text
writing that explains or informs through the use of facts, reasons, or examples
printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader
a personal success story
a type of literature in which ideas and feelings are expressed
Protagonist
the leading character of a drama or other literary work
a feeling of growing tension
a reference book
the bad guy
Repetition
the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story
saying a word, phrase, or sentence again and again for impact and emphasis
the narrator is telling you the story directly
ordering of subject matter to aid understanding
Resolution
the final outcome of the story and ties up loose ends
the most exciting part of the story
introduces the setting
introduces the characters
Theme
the overall feeling or effect created by an author
a song
the perspective from which the story is told
the message about life or human nature portrayed through a story
Root/Base Word
the main idea
a word to which affixes may be added to change its meaning, tense, or part of speech
a part of speech
a descriptive word
Central Idea/Main Idea
the arrangement or ordering of subject matter
paraphrase
a main point that the author is making (also called a main idea or a key idea); what the article is mostly about.
the details of a story
Setting
the time of day or year, historical period, place and/or situation of a story
a linguistic unit added to the end of a word
a feeling of growing tension
time of day
Simile
a figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike using the words like or as
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used
a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor
the use of words to create vivid pictures
Summarizing
the final outcome of the writing
to paraphrase
the process of briefly recounting the central/main idea of a piece of writing in a person's own words
a figure of speech
Suspense
the feeling the text arouses in the reader
the overall feeling or effect created by an author
the details of the story
a feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader
Synonym
the opposite meaning of a word
a type of literature
one of two or more words that have a highly similar meaning
the message about life
Thesaurus
a reference book containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms
an annual reference book containing summaries
a book containing a selection of individual words
a book or set of books giving information on all branches of knowledge
Third person objective
the perspective from which the story is told
the details of the story are told by the narrator
the narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters in the story and does not show us anyone's thoughts or feelings.
the narrator is telling you the story directly
Third person omniscient
the narrator is telling you the story directly; the narrator can switch among the characters and get inside their minds/hearts and understands each character's motivation
the narrator understand the feelings/motivation of only one of the characters in the story
the action or sequence of related events
the voice that tells the story
Third person limited
the narrator is a character in the story
a narrative piece of writing
the good guy in the story
the details of the story are told by a narrator who is not a character in the story; the narrator understand the feelings/motivation of only one of the characters in the story
Tone
the overall feeling or effect created by an author/writer's use of words
the message about life
words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, etc.
the perspective from which the story is told
Sensory Details/Language
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition
words and phrases that appeal to the reader's sight, hearing, touch, smell, or taste
saying a word, phase again and again
one or two or more words that have a highly similar meaning
External Conflict
the problem or struggle in literature
a type of literature meant to be performed
a problem or struggle between a character and an outside force: character vs. character, character vs. group, and/or character vs. nature
a problem within a character
Fable
a brief tale told to illustrate a moral or teach a lesson; usually the characters are animals
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture passed from generation to generation
a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence
a statement that can be verified as true
Figurative Language
phrase or expression that means something different
words that are slanted for or against a topic
the use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true
a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics
First Person
the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns such as I, me, and we
a list of academic or technical words
the perspective from which the story is told
the details of the story are told by the narrator
Folktale
a narrative piece that is part of the oral or written tradition of a culture passed from generation to generation
printed material that is specifically intended to instruct the reader
like a fairy tale
an annual reference book
Footnote
writing that provides factual information
a story handed down about a specific person usually with some basis in historical fact
the numbered notes or comments at the bottom or side of a page that explains, defines, or gives additional information on a designated part of the text
an annual reference book containing summaries or information on particular subjects
Genre
a category or type of literature based on its style, form, and content
a conclusion derived from facts or premises
a traditional or legendary story
a narrative piece of writing passed from generation to generation
Table of Contents
the numbered notes at the bottom of a page
a list of academic or technical words
a list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.
the writer's outlook
Glossary
a list of academic or technical words, in alphabetical order with definitions, explanations or comments
words that are slanted for or against a topic
the voice that tells the story
a figure of speech
Hyperbole
a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor
a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality
a story handed down about a specific person
a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human qualities
Idiom
a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality
phrase or expression that means something different from what the words actually say; the words together have a special meaning
a story handed down
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things
inference
a statement that can be verified
a belief
a conclusion
a conclusion derived from facts or premises
Informational Text
writing that provides factual information usually about the natural world
a brief tale told to illustrate a lesson
the turning point in the story
a narrative piece of writing
Personification
a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated
a figure of speech in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics or qualities
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things
phrase or expression that means something different
Opinion
a belief or conclusion not supported by evidence or facts
a statement that can be verified
a word that is opposite in meaning
a category or type of literature
Mood
the feelings the text arouses in the reader
the overall feeling or effect created by an author
phrase or expression
sad, angry, mad
Irony
a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality
a story handed down
words that are slanted for or against a topic
legendary story
Internal Conflict
character vs. man
character vs. nature
character vs. society
a problem within a character (character vs. self)
Legend
introduces characters
traditional culture
a story handed down about a specific person usually with some basis in historical fact
phrase or expression
Metaphor
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used
nonhuman characteristics
a statement that is true
exaggerated truth
Narrator
the voice that tells the story
animals
a figure of speech
actor
