Strategies To Help Your Student's Understanding

Character development

The process of creating a believable character by exploring their traits, evolution, and interactions with other elements of the narrative.

Setting

The time and place in which a story occurs, influencing characters' behavior and plot events.

Theme

The underlying message or big idea conveyed by the author throughout the narrative.

Narrative voice

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing the reader's understanding of characters and events.

Sonnet

A poetic form consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter, often exploring themes of love and nature.

Figurative language

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning beyond the literal interpretation.

Headings

Titles or subtitles that indicate the subject of a section in a text, aiding in comprehension and organization.

Rhetorical appeals

Techniques used by authors to persuade readers, including logos (logic), ethos (credibility), and pathos (emotional appeal).

Inductive reasoning

A type of reasoning that involves drawing general conclusions from specific examples or evidence.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meanings to the text.