w1 vocab p7 Flashcards
artisans
a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
vital
absolutely necessary or important; essential.
“secrecy is of vital importance”
synonyms: essential, indispensable, crucial, key, necessary, needed, required, requisite, important, all-important, of the utmost importance, of great consequence, of the essence, critical, life-and-death, imperative, mandatory, urgent, pressing, burning, compelling, acute, paramount, preeminent, high-priority, significant, consequential; More
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
main idea
The main idea is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the topic. … The author can locate the main idea in different places within a paragraph. The main idea is usually a sentence, and it is usually the first sentence. The writer then uses the rest of the paragraph to support the main idea.
ansacked
go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.
behavior
the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
intervention
the action or process of intervening.
consequence
a result or effect of an action or condition.
policy
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
provoke
stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
vandalism
action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
key ideas
Aware of key ideas. The key idea and elaboration pattern is the most commonly used method to deliver ideas in lectures. This pattern is repeated used in a lecture so that what you often hear is one important idea, some elaboration , then another important idea and elaboration.
informational text
Informational text is a subset of the larger category of nonfiction (Duke & Bennett-Armistead, 2003). Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world.
details
an individual feature, fact, or item
analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
development
the process of developing or being developed.
central idea
The central idea is the central, unifying element of the story, which ties together all of the other elements of fiction used by the author to tell the story. The central idea can be best described as the dominant impression or the universal, generic truth found in the story.
relevant
closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.
summarize
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
extend
cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.
broadened
become larger in distance from side to side; widen.
close read
Close reading is thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text’s form, craft, meanings, etc. It is a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards and directs the reader’s attention to the text itself.
objective
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
analyzing
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
comparisons
the act or instance of comparing.
analogies
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
purpose
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
connections
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
distinctions
a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
author
a writer of a book, article, or report.
explain
make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
textual evidence
Textual evidence is evidence, gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis. Such evidence can be found in the form of a quotation, paraphrased material, and descriptions of the text.
support
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
evidence
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
background
the area or scenery behind the main object of contemplation, especially when perceived as a framework for it.
