People, animals or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story

statements supporting the claim, the reasons

The author's attitude toward his/her subject, stated or implied, toward what he or she writes. (similar to mood).

This reading strategy looks for similarities/differences between two things.

These are facts, examples reasons and other pieces of information needed to support the central idea.

The sequence of events in a literary work

Supports reasons with facts, research experience. Proves how the claim is true with support or proof.

The most important point(s) about a topic or primary focus. This might be stated directly(explicitly) or you may have to imply.

The message the author is trying to convey in a story/poem; theme-a lesson or message the author wants readers to learn.

The feelings the author wants the reader to have (For example..sad, frightened or anger).---Similar to the tone of the story.

The force that works against the hero of the story; if a person, often a villain type.

Stating your main point without opinions and based on research or evidence/a conclusion drawn and supported with evidence from the text (states what the author wants to prove).

Restated and summarized text without including personal opinions or judgments.

Specific category of literature, such as poetry, drama, fantasy, or historical fiction.

Information you read or interpret(examples: passages, articles, graphs, charts)

A problem or struggle involving two or more opposing forces.

Tells why and the importance.

Draw conclusions based on evidence.

The genre of literature, film, comprising of narratives that take place in the past and are characterized chiefly by an imaginative reconstruction of historical events and persons.

This term refers to a conversation between characters.

The sequence of events in a story, built around a conflict.

an opposing point/opposite or different from your original claim.

Author's goal/reasoning/thinking

This is a written account about another person’s life.

The repeating of initial consonant sounds in words.

For example, The big bug bit the baby boy.