Deck 1 Flashcards
author’s purpose
the reason why an author writes (to persuade, inform, or entertain)
persuade
to convince you to think a certain way
inform
to tell you about a topic, usually with facts
entertain
to make you feel a certain way, usually enjoyment
book review
writing that describes and analyzes a book; it tells how good or bad the book is (think 1-5 star ratings)
claim
a statement about something that can be believed, doubted, or proven wrong
argument
a presentation or discussion that tries to persuade someone to think a certain way about something and explains why
reason
a statement that tells why a claim is true
literal
the words mean exactly what they say
figurative language
phrases used to show meaning beyond the exact words
Ex: I’ve read a MILLION books.
acronym
a word created by using the first letters of a longer phrase
Ex: BRB (be right back)
middle sound
the sound in the middle of a word
alliteration
repeating the same beginning sound in words that are close together (figurative language)
Ex: Mozart’s mohawk is longer than most.
simile
a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as” (figurative language)
Ex: You are as bright as day.
metaphor
a comparison of two things by stating one thing is similar to another (figurative language)
Ex: You are a ray of sunshine.
