ELA Literary and Informational Texts Flashcards

A reader concludes a character is nervous because the character paces and bites their nails, though the text never says 'nervous.' This conclusion is an example of what?

Answer: An inference

Drawing a conclusion from textual clues rather than stated facts is making an inference.

In a story, the setting is a crowded city during a heat wave. How can a setting affect a narrative?

Answer: It can influence the mood and the characters' actions

Setting shapes mood and can influence how characters behave and how events unfold.

An author writes an informational text to convince readers to recycle more. The author's primary purpose is to do what?

Answer: Persuade

Text intended to convince readers to take action has a persuasive purpose.

Which transition word signals that an author is about to show a contrast?

Answer: However

'However' signals a contrast between ideas.

A story is told using 'I' and 'we,' sharing only what one character knows. This is which point of view?

Answer: First person

The use of 'I' and 'we' from one character's knowledge indicates first-person point of view.

When citing evidence to support an answer about a text, a reader should choose details that do what?

Answer: Directly support the specific point being made

Strong textual evidence directly supports the specific claim or answer being made.

Two informational texts present conflicting information about the same topic. What should a careful reader do?

Answer: Evaluate the evidence and credibility of each source

When sources conflict, a reader should weigh the evidence and credibility of each.