week 5

Question 1

central idea

Answer 1

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

Question 2

details

Answer 2

an individual feature, fact, or item.

Question 3

summarize

Answer 3

give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

Question 4

extend

Answer 4

cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.

Question 5

broadened

Answer 5

become larger in distance from side to side; widen.

Question 6

informational text

Answer 6

A nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

Question 7

close read

Answer 7

In literary criticism, close reading is the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text.

Question 8

objective summary

Answer 8

a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions.

Question 9

hints

Answer 9

a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.