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Analysis

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detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Cite

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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

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Citation

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a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

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Explicit

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stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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Implicit

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implied though not plainly expressed.

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Inference

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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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Paraphrase

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express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

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Textual Evidence

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gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis

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Main Idea

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gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis

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Central Idea

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unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story.

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Key Idea

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the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text

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Informational Text

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nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

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Details

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an individual feature, fact, or item.

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Analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation

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Development

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the process of developing or being developed.

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Central Idea

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unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story.

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Relevant

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closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

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Determine

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cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

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Supporting Details

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additional information that explains, defines or proves the main idea.

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Convey

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transport or carry to a place.

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Structure

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the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

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Central Idea

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unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story.

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Details

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an individual feature, fact, or item.

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Hints

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a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

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Summarize

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give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

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Extend

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cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.

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Boardened

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become larger in distance from side to side; widen.

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Informational Text

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nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

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Close Read

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thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, meanings, etc.

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Objective Summary

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short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions

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Textual Evidence

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gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis.

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Cite

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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

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Supports

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bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

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Explicit

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ated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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Inference

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the process of inferring something.

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Evidence

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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Background Knowledge

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information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

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Analyzing

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, especially information, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Comparisons

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the act or instance of comparing.

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Analogies

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a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Purpose

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the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

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Connections

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a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

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Distinctions

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a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

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Author

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a writer of a book, article, or report.

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Explain

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make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

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Cite

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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

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Categories

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a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.

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Connections

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a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

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Citing

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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

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Evidence

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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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Support

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give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.

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Inference

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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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Text

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a book or other written or printed work, regarded in terms of its content rather than its physical form

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Visual Evidence

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is material of a visual nature presented in a courtroom

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Background Knowledge

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the knowledge a person has in his head about the world when he or she sits down to read a book or some other kind of text.

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Details

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an individual feature, fact, or item.

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Poems

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a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.

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Plays

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engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

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Dialogue

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conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.

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Incidents

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an event or occurrence.

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Stories

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an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

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Drama

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a play for theater, radio, or television.

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Propel

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drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

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Action

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the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

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Characters

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a person in a novel, play, or movie.

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Provoke

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stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

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Reveals

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make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

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Theme

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the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

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Development

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the process of developing or being developed.

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Characters

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a person in a novel, play, or movie.

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Setting

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the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

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Plot

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a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

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Connects Ideas

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To meet for the transference of passengers connecting flights

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Details

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an individual feature, fact, or item.

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Realistic

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having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

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Specific

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clearly defined or identified

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Determine

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to occur in a particular way be the decisive factor in.

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Excerpt

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a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.

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editorial

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relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.

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Consistent

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acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

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Deception

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the action of deceiving someone.

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Infer

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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Refine

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remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.

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Genre

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a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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Historical

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of or concerning history; concerning past events.

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Structure

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the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

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Civil Rights

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the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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Key Concept

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the main idea in the essay question

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Landmark

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an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.

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Theme

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the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

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