week 4 Flashcards

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key ideas

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the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about: Find the main idea in each paragraph.

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informational text

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Informational text is nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic. It is typically found in magazines, science or history books, autobiographies and instruction manuals.

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3
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details

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an individual feature, fact, or item.

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4
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analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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5
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development

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the process of developing or being developed.

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central idea

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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.

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7
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relevant

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closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

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determine

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cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

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