Citing Evidence Vocabulary

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason for writing.

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The author can ________________ the main character's personality through dialogue.

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convey.

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When I look at the clues to Edward's character in the popular book, Twilight, I ____________ that he is a vampire.

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infer.

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What is explicit?

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Something stated very clearly, leaving no room for double or confusion.

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To look at something closely is...

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to analyze.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To mention where information or evidence comes from.

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit evidence?

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Explicit evidence is clearly stated, while implicit evidence is suggested and requires interpretation.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.