unit 3

Question 1

to break down information to understand it better

Answer 1

Analyze

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Interpret

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Draw Conclusions

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Main Idea

Question 4

a statement of something as fact

Answer 4

Claim

Question 5

information that provides proof in support of an idea

Answer 5

Evidence

Question 6

the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 6

Literal

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Figurative

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Introduction

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Conclusion

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Prompt

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Excerpt