Reading Flashcards
Main idea
The argument or message the writer is trying to make about a topic
Topic
The subject of the passage. What the passage is about
What is one way to find the main idea?
ask “what is the author trying to say about the topic”?
What are Supporting details?
details that support the main idea or argument
What are signal words?
words or phrases that indicate a supporting detail
What is the purpose of an index?
shows which pages words are located on to help readers find specific details about a topic
When are italics used?
When writing titles of long works (novels, books, movies, plays, magazines)
What are the four common purposes of writing?
entertain, explain a process, persuade, describe, inform
Narrative writing
Tells a story (entertains)
What is the purpose of informational (expository) writing?
To inform (news article)
What is the purpose of Technical writing?
To Explain (instructions)
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
tries to attempt to persuade the reader
What is a problem and solution text structure?
the author outlines a problem and then discusses a solution
What is a comparison and contrast text structure?
author presents two ideas then compares and contrasts them.
What is a cause and effect text structure?
author recounts an action then discusses the resulting effects
What is a descriptive text structure?
author describing something
What is a primary source?
A source that was made during an event
What is a secondary source?
A source that was made after the event.
What are some rules about making inferences and drawing conclusions?
Inferences and conclusions must logically follow the ideas of the passage and are not mentioned at all in the passage
Logos
Appeals to logic and reason. Facts, statistics,
Pathos
Appeals to emotion
Ethos
Credibility
What are some characteristics of formal language?
- Third person (no first person pronouns)
- No slang
- Objective language
- No exclamation marks
-No contractions
What are some characteristics of informal language?
- First or 2nd person
- Slang/casual language