common core vocabulary Flashcards
the main subject of non-fiction
topic
the emotion the author wants reader to feel
mood
said or written in a clear and direct way
explicit
the time order in which things happen
chronological
to separate into parts for close study
analyze
using what you already know & evidence in text to figure out what author is trying to say
inferring/infer/inference
beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting and conflict
exposition
events in a story before the climax; when a character attempts to solve problem but fails
rising action
the turning point of a story, part of greatest suspense or action
climax
actions and events that occur after the climax
falling action
end of the story when conflicts and problems are solved
resolution
the structure or organization of a fiction story
plot
to repeat author’s words exactly
quote
