Active Recall in English Flashcards
What is titles and subtitles?
provide initial idea on what the text is all about
what is a illustration?
visual representation of a subject
Titles and subtitles
provide initial idea on what the text is all about
illustration
visual representation of a subject
tables
information [facts and figures] that are organized and arranged in columns and rows
bar graph
uses either vertical or horizontal bars to show the data it represents; height of the bar indicates the value it represents: the longer the bar, the higher the value it represents, the shorter the bar, the lower the value it represents
Line graph
used to show how numerical data have changed over time and it is best used to show trends
Pie graph
shows how a whole is divided into different parts
pictograph
similar to bar chart but use pictures to symbolize a countable unit of items
Maps
visual representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on flat surface
Political Map
usually includes labels for features such as cities and major towns, units sych as states or province and bodies of water
Physical Map
includes labels for features such as mountain ranges and bodies of water
Static Character
the character that stays the same throughout the story
flat character
a character which we know very limited information
Dynamic Character
a character that changes due to events in the story
Round character
a character which we know a lot of information
plot
the order in which things move and happen in a story
setting
includes time and place
theme
the main idea that weaves the story together.
What is exposition?
xposition/Introduction: In the exposition stage of the plot of a story, the setting and characters (especially the main character, known as the protagonist) are introduced, as well as the main problem, conflict or goal
“of the story.
what is rising action?
Rising Action: The rising action stage involves an inciting incident.
The inciting incident pushes the plot into motion, events begin to build, the protagonist takes action, and the storyline becomes more complex. During this phase, there is often a sense of tension.
what is climax?
Climax: The climax is the turning point in the plot of a story. It involves a “climax” (hence the name) - the central struggle. The protagonist faces the main challenge which will eventually lead to the outcome or goal of the story. Typically, this is the most emotional part of the storyline and it often involves the most action.
