unit 3 Flashcards
to break down information to understand it better
Analyze
to provide the meaning of; to make the meaning clear through explanation
Interpret
to come to an understanding based on the evidence in the text
Draw Conclusions
the most important or central thought in a paragraph or larger section of text; it is what the text is mostly about
Main Idea
a statement of something as fact
Claim
information that provides proof in support of an idea
Evidence
the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase
Literal
not literal; words or phrases must be interpreted to understand deeper meaning
Figurtave
the beginning of an essay designed to hook the reader and introduce the topic
Introduction
The ending of an essay designed to wrap up the topic and leave the reader with a positive feeling
Conclusion
a question that requires a written response of a paragraph or more
Prompt
a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film
Excerpt:
