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Nonfiction Text Structures

Nonfiction Text Structures

English Literature: Skills

Understand nonfiction texts with these five essential text structures. From chronological narratives to cause and effect explanations, problem-solving essays, compare and contrast articles, and descriptive lists, once you know these structures,...Show More
Greek and Latin Roots

Greek and Latin Roots

English Literature: Skills

Lots of the words that we use everyday have their roots in the ancient languages of Latin and Greek. Let's explore some examples and learn how language is constantly evolving.
Summarizing Texts

Summarizing Texts

English Literature: Skills

Nonfiction texts can be complex and dense. But anyone can summarize their contents by following our four simple steps. It's as easy as explaining what you have read to a friend.
Analysis of Text

Analysis of Text

English Literature: Skills

Anaylsis of text is an important skill that helps readers to understand the true meaning of a text. Let's explore what clues to look for to analyze any text.
Symbolism

Symbolism

English Literature: Skills

Symbolism is a literary tool that lots of authors use to make complex ideas more accessible to readers. Let's explore how writers use objects, characters and events as symbols in their work.
Annotating

Annotating

English Literature: Skills

Annotations are notes that a reader makes to a text. They help you familiarize yourself with both the content and organization of what you read. Let's discover ways you can annotate a text.
Nonfiction Text Features

Nonfiction Text Features

English Literature: Skills

Books and articles aren't just made up of words. They can contain images, maps, charts and many other items too. Let's learn about the nonfiction text features you should look out for.
Determine an Author's Purpose

Determine an Author's Purpose

English Literature: Skills

The author's purpose is the reason that he or she writes a piece of literature. Let's explore how you, as a reader, can identify that purpose by examining the text in more detail.
Context Clues

Context Clues

English Literature: Skills

Sometimes,when we're reading, we can come across words that we don't understand. But all texts feature context clues that help us to decipher their meaning. You just need to know where to look.
Analyzing Word Choice

Analyzing Word Choice

English Literature: Skills

Just as painters carefully select brushstrokes and colors, writers meticulously choose words to convey emotions, create tone, and shape meaning. By understanding the impact of word choice, you can express yourself more clearly in both speech and...Show More
Identifying & Evaluating Evidence

Identifying & Evaluating Evidence

English Literature: Skills

Whether in speech or writing, citing relevant and credible evidence strengthens your analysis and increases your ability to convince others, making your arguments more persuasive and trustworthy.
Finding the Main Idea

Finding the Main Idea

English Literature: Skills

Understanding the main idea allows you to grasp the author's purpose. Whether the main idea is communicated implicitly or explicitly, there are simple steps you can follow to identify it and gain a deeper understanding of a text's key message.
Making Inferences

Making Inferences

English Literature: Skills

Learn how to make inferences to uncover hidden meanings in texts. Discover the power of evidence and reasoning as you piece together the author's clues, enhancing your reading experience and engaging with stories on a deeper level.
The Elements of Fiction

The Elements of Fiction

English Literature: Skills

Discover the secrets of storytelling with the five key ingredients of fiction - settings, characters, dialogue, narrator and plots. Use these elements to analyze and appreciate your favorite stories on a deeper level.
Breaking Down Arguments

Breaking Down Arguments

English Literature: Skills

Harness the power of critical thinking through the four elements of effective arguments: claim, reasons, evidence, and counterarguments. Learn to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of any argument and make your own case with solid reasoning...Show More
Character Development

Character Development

English Literature: Skills

Discover five techniques that author’s use to develop memorable and engaging characters. From traits and dialogue to thoughts, effects, and actions, learn how your favorite characters are brought to life.
Theme

Theme

English Literature: Skills

Themes are the profound ideas that shape narratives and give insights into the human experience. Explore how authors subtly convey themes through plot, characters, and details, allowing you to relate universal messages to your own life.
Analyzing People, Events & Ideas

Analyzing People, Events & Ideas

English Literature: Skills

By analyzing the people, events, and ideas that shape a narrative, you can uncover the underlying connections that make a story compelling. Discover how causes, effects, and influences work together, and enhance your own reading and writing skills.
Novel in Verse

Novel in Verse

Literary Genres

Novel in verse is a form of narrative poetry that uses poetry to tell a novel-length story. Let's explore its evolution and some of its finest examples.
Romanticism

Romanticism

Literary Genres

The Romantics focused on the natural world and the feelings and ideas of individuals, and rejected the reason and science of the Age of Enlightenment. Let's explore how Romanticism changed the literary landscape.
Allegory

Allegory

Literary Genres

Allegory is a form of literary fiction that uses symbolism to comment on actual events, people or elements of the human condition. Let's explore its evolution and take a closer look at some of its finest authors.
Adventure

Adventure

Literary Genres

Adventure is a form of literature that takes readers on extraordinary journeys across time and space. Let's explore its evolution and some of its finest works.
Satire

Satire

Literary Genres

Satire is a form of literary style that uses humour, irony, and exaggeration to make people question the world around them. Let's explore how it's been used from Ancient Greece to today.
Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Literary Genres

Myths and legends are ancient stories that have survived for centuries in all parts of the world. Let’s explore some examples from around the world to learn about their enduring appeal.
Historical Fiction

Historical Fiction

Literary Genres

Historical fiction is a genre based on real life events that happened in the past. Often involving real people, these stories imagine events as they may have happened. Let’s explore how this genre developed by looking at some of its finest works.