Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is textual evidence?

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Facts or information used as support for whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

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What does explicitly mean?

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Clearly.

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What is the connotative meaning of a word?

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The emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What does it mean to analyze something?

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To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the text conveys.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a key detail in a text?

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An important piece of information that supports the central idea.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up a statement or belief.

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What is a proposition?

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A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.