Key Concepts in Text Analysis

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Main Idea

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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Theme

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The underlying message or the big idea of a story, often a universal concept or lesson.

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Summary

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a concise form.

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Supporting Details

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Information, examples, or evidence that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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Evidence

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Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim or argument.

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Reasoning

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The process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.