1. Terms to know
Montoya ; English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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.