4-5 Chapters Flashcards
Look for ideas, individuals, items that are contrasted with each other. Look for differences
Contrast
Look for ideas, individuals, items that are compared with each other. Look also for similarities
Comparisons
Note where the text mentions more than two items
List
There may be more than one effect from a single cause
Causes and effect
Look for expressions that convey an image, using words In a way other than the literal sense
Figures of Speech
Notice terms that joint units, like “and” “but” “for”- note what they are connecting
Conjunctions
Note whether the verb is past, present, or future, active, passive; and look for imperatives
Verbs
Identify the antecedents for each pronouns
Pronouns
Note if the text is built on a question and answer format
Questions and answers
Note if the text includes dialogue. Identify who is speaking and to whom
Dialogue
Note if a sentence indicates that something was done by means of someone or something( answers how) usually you can insert the phrase by means of into the sentence
Means
These are more specific type of means often telling why. Purpose and result are similar and sometimes indistinguishable. In a purpose statement, you usually can insert the phrase in order that. In a result clause, you usually can insert the phrase “so that”
Purpose/ result statements
Find the general statements that re followed by specific examples or applications of the general. Also find specific examples or applications of the general. Also find specific statements that are summarized by a general one
General to specific and specific to general
A clause can present the condition by which some action or consequence will result. Often such statements us an “if… Then” framework
Conditional clauses
Identify actions or roles that the text ascribes to God
Actions/roles of God