7th Grade ELA Semester 2: Nonfiction, Argument, Poetry, Fiction, and The Outsiders

Heading

A title or main topic of a section in a text.

Subheading

A secondary title that provides more detail about a section.

Bold Print

Text that is darker and thicker to emphasize important information.

Italics

Text that is slanted to indicate emphasis or a title.

Caption

A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

Diagram

A visual representation that explains or illustrates information.

Chart

A visual display of information, often in rows and columns.

Graph

A diagram that represents data visually, often using lines or bars.

Map

A visual representation of an area, showing geographical features.

Timeline

A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.

Photograph

A picture created using a camera.

Illustration

A drawing or image used to explain or decorate a text.

Sidebar

A short article or piece of information placed alongside the main text.

Table of Contents

A list of the sections or chapters in a document, along with their page numbers.

Glossary

A list of terms and their definitions found in a text.

Index

An alphabetical list of topics and the pages where they are discussed in a book.

Facts

Proven information that can be verified.

Statistics

Numerical data that provides information about a subject.

Examples

Real situations or cases used to illustrate a point.

Expert Opinions

Quotes or insights from professionals with knowledge in a specific area.

Ethos

A rhetorical device that establishes credibility or trust in the author.

Logos

A rhetorical appeal to logic, facts, and reasoning.

Pathos

A rhetorical appeal that evokes emotion from the audience.

Claim

The main opinion or argument presented in a piece of writing.

Evidence

Proof that supports the claim made in an argument.

Reasoning

The explanation of how evidence supports a claim.

Counterclaim

An opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

Rebuttal

An explanation of why the counterclaim is weaker than the main claim.

Author's Purpose (PIE)

The reasons an author writes a text: to Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.

Villanelle

A 19-line poem with repeating lines and a specific rhyme pattern.

Sonnet

A 14-line poem, often about love, with a specific rhyme scheme.

Fiction Signposts

Literary devices that signal important moments in a story, such as contrasts and contradictions.

Character vs. Character

A type of conflict where characters oppose each other.

Character vs. Self

A type of conflict where a character struggles with their own emotions or decisions.

Character vs. Society

A type of conflict where a character faces opposition from societal norms or expectations.

Character vs. Nature

A type of conflict where a character struggles against natural forces.

Character vs. Fate/Technology

A type of conflict where a character faces challenges posed by fate or technological advancements.

Major Themes of The Outsiders

Key ideas explored in the novel, including friendship, family, social class differences, and identity.