Keystone Literature - General Vocabulary

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Interpret

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To give reasons through an explanation to convey and represent the meaning or understanding of a text.

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Inference

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A judgment based on reasoning rather than on a direct or explicit statement; understanding gained by 'reading between the lines.'

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Context Clues

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Words and phrases in a sentence, paragraph, and/or whole text, which help reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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Author's Purpose

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The author’s intent either to inform, entertain, or persuade the audience.

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Differentiate

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To distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences between two or more items.

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Analyze

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To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.

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Compare

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more items.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.