Unit 3: Key Vocabulary

Question 1

to break down information to understand it better

Answer 1

analyze

Question 2

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

Answer 2

interpret

Question 3

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

Answer 3

draw conclusions

Question 4

the 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 a fact

Answer 5

claim

Question 6

information that provides proof in support of an idea

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 response of a paragraph or more

Answer 11

prompt

Question 12

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

Answer 12

excerpt