8th Grade ELA Vocabulary

2. a brief account of a text's central or main points without the writer’sopinion
6. the details necessary to explain
9. an author uses evidence to support the assertion of truth.
10. the subject or underlying meaning that a literary text directly or indirectly explains
14. The author’s reason for writing.
16. to make more pure or precise; to improve
17. - the sequence of events in a story, play,movie, etc.
19. the unifying concept within an informational text to which other ideas relate
20. when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
21. to describe something precisely
23. the primary or central topic(s)of a text or discussion which is supported by ideas
25. make clear to someone by describing it

1. an attitude toward or outlook on something
3. a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
4. evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain
5. to make known
7. to measure or note the similarities
8. to decide or obtain the only possible answer.
9. to add to
11. stated clearly and directly
12. highlighting of the ways in which two or more objects are different
13. statement(s) supported by evidence whose purpose is to persuade or explain
15. to determine quality or value after careful analysis
18. a difference or contrast between similar things or people
21. Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
22. detailed examination of the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
24. Using textual evidence and background knowledge to drawl a conclusion