Central Idea Terms

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What term describes how the details in a text build on the central idea?

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Development

Front

What term describes something that is clearly revealed and not hidden?

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Explicit

Front

What term means to reference something as authority or proof?

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Cite

Front

What term describes something that deals with facts and not personal opinions?

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Objective

Front

What term describes what authors should cite in their writing in order to support their point?

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Text Evidence

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

What is text evidence?

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Quotations or paraphrased information from a text that supports an argument or claim.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and how it conveys its message.

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What is the difference between implicit and explicit information?

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Implicit information is suggested or implied, while explicit information is clearly stated.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points or ideas in the text.