Keywords

Question 1

Logic

Answer 1

• outline arguments and indicate evidence and conclusion*

exs: thus, therefore, since, because, this is clear from, clearly, and so, as a result

Question 2

Contrast

Answer 2

• difference of opinion or shift in scope*

exs: but, however, nonetheless, despite, yet, although, while, even so, whereas, on the other hand, instead, coversely

Question 3

Continuation

Answer 3

• similar opinions or further support*

exs: furthermore, moreover, in addition, also, likewise, as well, similarly

Question 4

Emphasis/Opinion

Answer 4

• what AUTHOR considers important/POV*
  exs: unfortunately, most interesting, flaw in reasoning, some critics think, remarkable, even more than, compelling, substantial, believed by, thought to be, argues that, asserts

Question 5

Illustration

Answer 5

• details and examples/WHY did author include*

exs: for example, such as, in the case of, in contrast to

Question 6

Sequence/Timing

Answer 6

• shifts in time or order of steps (procedure)*
  exs: formerly, most recent, first, four key steps, in the past, historically, traditionally, since, three possible explanations, there are two reasons for this

Question 7

Conclusion

Answer 7

• main point*

exs: therefore, hence, thus, so, clearly, consequently, in conclusion, for this reason

Question 8

Evidence

Answer 8

• support*

exs: because, for, since, as a result of, due to

Question 9

NEGATIVE words that reveal authors POV

Answer 9

exs: doubtful, unconvincing, unlikely, danger, harmful

Question 10

POSITIVE words that reveal authors POV

Answer 10

exs: cogent, compelling, promising

Question 11

Uncertainty/Qualifaciton

Answer 11

exs: seems, appears, mysterious