Q3 week 3,lesson 16,week1,week2, Vocab Flashcards
authors respond
when a author responds to a reader’s question or comment
acknowledges
accept or admit the existence or truth of.
conflicting
incompatible or at variance; contradictory.
viewpoints
the particular way you see the world, or your distinct perspective on things.
points of view
the way you or someone else might see something
opinions
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
argument
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
tone/attitude
a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
impact
the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
author’s purpose
his reason for or intent in writing.
reveal
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
editorial
a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.
consistent
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
deception
the action of deceiving someone.
analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
structure
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
civil rights movement
The national effort made by black people and their supporters in the 1950s and 1960s to eliminate segregation and gain equal rights.
key concept
ideas and terms that are central to the main points of the text.
details
an individual feature, fact, or item.
refine
remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
landmark
an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.
historical account
a telling of past events, though it is usually to provide evidence for a specific historic argument.
turning point
a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results.
equality
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
main idea
the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the topic.
central idea
the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story.
