Key Concepts

Question 0

Connotation and Denotation

Answer 0

Connotation is when the reader perceives the word or phrase differently than what it actually means. Denotation is what it actually means.

Question 1

Difference between Implicit and Explicit

Answer 1

Implicit is what is implied in the text and explicit is very clear and leaves no room for doubt.

Question 2

Analyze

Answer 2

To analyze is to take a text a part and look at it separately then put it all back together to form a conclusion.

Question 3

Synthesize

Answer 3

To make a new statement out of an older statement

Question 4

Paraphrase

Answer 4

To sum up a passage in different wording but with the same meaning

Question 5

To summarize

Answer 5

Is to take a much longer piece and put its meaning and purpose into a few sentences.

Question 6

Empathy

Answer 6

The feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions; the ability to share someone else’s feelings.

Question 7

Infer

Answer 7

To come to a conclusion