Unit 2 Flashcardziz Review

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What is a SUPPORTING DETAIL?

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Facts, examples, reasons, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What can we infer about Lake Baikal?

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Lake Baikal is very unique.

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What clues can we use to find the author's perspective?

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Content, word choice, and structure.

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What is a topic?

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The general subject of a text.

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What does the paragraph about Shakespeare suggest?

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People today are interested in Shakespeare’s work because of the characters.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point the writer is trying to make.

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What is an inference?

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A reasonable conclusion based on evidence and prior knowledge.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To briefly restate the text in your own words.

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What is tone in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.