Literary Terms and Definitions - Flashcards

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Information that is clearly and directly stated in a text.

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Explicit

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To back up a claim, idea, or inference with evidence from the text.

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Support

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Information that is not directly stated but is understood through context clues.

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Implicit

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Specific details or quotes from a text used to support an explanation or inference.

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Textual Evidence

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To repeat or copy exact words from a text

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Quote

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Specific pieces of information from the text, such as facts, examples, or descriptions.

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Details

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A conclusion or educated guess based on evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

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Inference

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Closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed or asked.

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Relevant

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Restating the meaning of a text in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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Paraphrase

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Hints or clues in the surrounding text that help a reader figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word or idea.

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Context Clues