Animal Wisdom Flashcard

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What is paraphrasing?

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Support of a claim by restating the text in my own words.

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What is direct text evidence?

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Support of a claim by using a sentence from the text.

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What is imagery?

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Description that involves the five senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, sound).

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What is figurative language?

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When you use words or phrases that depart from the literal meaning.

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What is personification?

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When you give non-human things human traits.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

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To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind using sensory details.

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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 is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing restates specific text in your own words, while summarizing gives a brief overview of the main ideas.

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What are the five senses involved in imagery?

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Touch, taste, smell, sight, sound.

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What is an example of direct text evidence?

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A quote or specific detail taken directly from the text to support a claim.