lesson 9,10 Flashcards
summarize
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
literary text
s a piece of written material, such as a book or poem, that has the. purpose of telling a story or entertaining, as in a fictional novel.
objective
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
objective summary
is a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions.
science fiction
: fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component
important event
is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important
analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
word choice
an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
specific word choice
is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a functional way, but in a way that moves and enlightens the reader.
story tone
in literature is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.