Terms to know Montoya ; English

Comparing two like things using like or as Metaphor Comparing two like things using like or as

Connotations an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning * positive or negative

Author’s main point about the topic Central idea Author’s main point about the topic

Comparing two like things not using like or as Similes Comparing two like things not using like or as

Tone Author’s attitude toward the subject conveyed through word choice and the feelings or images that these words create.

Coming to a decision by concluding reasoning with evidence. Infer Coming to a decision by concluding reasoning with evidence.

Evaluate To make a judgement on the quality, importance, amount or value of something.

Analyze To examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of

Theme  an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.

evidence Evidence is any sort of information that supports a certain assertion. The evidence can be weak or strong, can lead to only one or multiple conclusions, and can come in many forms.