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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
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
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Extend
cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.
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Boardened
become larger in distance from side to side; widen.
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Informational Text
nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.
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Close Read
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
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
gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis.
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Cite
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
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
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Explicit
ated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
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Inference
the process of inferring something.
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Evidence
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
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Background Knowledge
information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
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Analyzing
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
the act or instance of comparing.
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Analogies
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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Purpose
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
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Connections
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
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Distinctions
a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
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Author
a writer of a book, article, or report.
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Explain
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
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
a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
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Connections
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
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Citing
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
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
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Support
give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.
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Inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
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Text
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
is material of a visual nature presented in a courtroom
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Background Knowledge
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
an individual feature, fact, or item.
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Poems
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
engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
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Dialogue
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
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Incidents
an event or occurrence.
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Stories
an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.
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Drama
a play for theater, radio, or television.
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Propel
drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
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Action
the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
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Characters
a person in a novel, play, or movie.
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Provoke
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
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Reveals
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
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Theme
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
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Development
the process of developing or being developed.
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Characters
a person in a novel, play, or movie.
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Setting
the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
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Plot
a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.
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Connects Ideas
To meet for the transference of passengers connecting flights
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Details
an individual feature, fact, or item.
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Realistic
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
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Specific
clearly defined or identified
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Determine
to occur in a particular way be the decisive factor in.
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Excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
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editorial
relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.
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Consistent
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
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Deception
the action of deceiving someone.
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Infer
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
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Refine
remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
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Genre
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
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Historical
of or concerning history; concerning past events.
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Structure
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
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Civil Rights
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
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Key Concept
the main idea in the essay question
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Landmark
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
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

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