Common lit Study Set 1
Argument
A claim that a writer is defending in a paragraph or short response Usually the first sentence of a paragraph
Thesis
A claim that a writer is defending in an essay Usually appears at the end of an essay's introduction
Point of View
A person or character's perspective on a topic
Theme
A universal message that can apply to real life or other stories
Resolution
How the conflict is solved in a story; the ending of a story
Specific
Relating to one thing and not others
Plot
The events of a story
Central Idea
The main point an author makes in a nonfiction text (or a section of a nonfiction text)
Conflict
The struggle between two opposing forces in a story Can be between two characters or one character struggling with a particular problem Characters can face both external and internal struggles
Setting
The time and place where a story takes place.
Narrative Point of View
The viewpoint a story is told from Such as first, second, or third person point of view
Character Change
The way a character's attitude, beliefs, or personality change throughout the story
Characterization
The ways an author reveals and develops a character's personality Often includes what a character thinks, says, does, feels, and how others act toward them
class
a social group or division based on wealth
Ethnicity
a social group that shares a common homeland, culture, religion, language, or ancestry
Courtesy
polite statement or behavior; respect
Genuine
real, true, and honest
Acceptance
the process of being seen as good enough to be allowed into a group
Motivation
the reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
Conform
to follow and fit into the rules or standards of a group
