Unit 3 Spelling/Vocabulary Terms

Question 1

Analyze

Answer 1

Analyze

Question 2

Interpret

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Draw Conclusions

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Main Idea

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Claim

Answer 5

a statement of something as fact

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

information that provides proof in support of an idea

Question 7

Evidence

Answer 7

information that provides proof in support of an idea

Question 8

Figurative

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Introduction

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Conclusion

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Prompt

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Excerpt

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Economy

Answer 13

the way people manage money and resources for production of goods and services

Question 14

Social structures

Answer 14

divisions within a society and culture.