ELA High Frequency Words

context

The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text.

Flashback

A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events

description

a spoken or written summary of observations

disconcerting

upsetting, frustrating

clarified

made clear

characterization

the process of describing the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

infer

to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply

unsuitable

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose

scandal

an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage

precocious

talented beyond one's age

outlandish

strange

haste

hurry; accelerate; rush

conspicuous

Easily seen or noticed

figurative language

Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid.

contributes to

the development of: how one small part of a text makes an important connection

conveys

to get a point across or to show

reinforce

to make stronger

grinding

o reduce to powder or small fragments by friction

belching

burping

smoldering

burning with little smoke and no flame

swift

moving very fast

raucous

making harsh and loud noise

rasping

harsh sound

crimson

Deep red

idly

not working or active; doing nothing

primary

First or most significant

reaction

response

revealed

no longer hidden

reference

to bring up; to mention

gust

a strong current of air

beloved

dearly loved

rapid

fast

acquaintances

a person you know but who is not a close friend

Central Idea

The central theme or main point of a text that is supported by details. It summarizes what the text is primarily about.

inference

a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning from a text.

Antagonist

a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

plot

the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

similie

a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."

mood

the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

parallelism

the use of similar grammatical structures to emphasize related ideas in writing.

convey

to communicate or express an idea or feeling effectively.

compare

to examine the similarities and differences between two or more items or ideas.