Unit 3

Question 1

to break down information to understand it better

Answer 1

Analyze

Question 2

to provide the meaning of; make clear through explanation

Answer 2

Interpret

Question 3

to come to an understanding based on support in the text

Answer 3

Draw Conclusions

Question 4

he most important or central thought in a paragraph or larger section of text; it is what the text is mostly about

Answer 4

Main Idea

Question 5

a statement of something as fact

Answer 5

Claim

Question 6

information that provides proof in support of something

Answer 6

Evidence

Question 7

the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 7

Literal

Question 8

not literal; words or phrases must be interpreted to understand deeper meaning

Answer 8

Figurative

Question 9

the beginning of an essay designed to hook the reader and introduce the topic

Answer 9

Introduction

Question 10

The ending of an essay designed to wrap up the topic and leave the reader with a positive feeling

Answer 10

Conclusion

Question 11

a** question that requires a written responseof a paragraph** or more

Answer 11

Prompt

Question 12

a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film

Answer 12

Excerpt