unit 3 Flashcards

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Analyze:

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to break down information to understand it better

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2
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Interpret

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to provide the meaning of; to make the meaning clear through explanation

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3
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Draw Conclusions

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to come to an understanding based on the evidence in the text

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4
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Main Idea

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

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5
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Claim

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a statement of something as fact

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6
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Evidence

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information that provides proof in support of an idea

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7
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Literal

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the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

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8
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Figurative

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

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9
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Introduction

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

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10
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Conclusion

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

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11
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Prompt

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a question that requires a written response of a paragraph or more

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12
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Excerpt

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

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