Annotation Flashcard

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What is annotation?

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Annotation is the act of making comments or notes in the margins of a text to enhance understanding.

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What is the primary purpose of annotating a text?

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The primary purpose of annotating is to understand the text better.

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What types of language can be annotated?

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Figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and other literary devices, can be annotated.

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What are key elements to annotate in a text?

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Key elements to annotate include the setting, characters, and vocabulary.

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What does visualizing mean in the context of reading?

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Visualizing means to create a mental image or diagram to represent what is happening in the text.

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True or False: Making comments in the margins of the text is actually annotating.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of annotating?

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Staying awake while reading.

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What is an example of figurative language that can be annotated?

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Similes.

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Why is it important to annotate vocabulary in a text?

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Annotating vocabulary helps to clarify meanings and enhance comprehension.

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What does it mean to illustrate the text through annotation?

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Illustrating the text means to create visual representations or diagrams that help explain the content.