Informational Text Vocabulary - GAMS

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What is a 'fact'?

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A statement that can be proven.

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What is the purpose of using 'problem and solution' as a text structure?

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To persuade readers about a certain topic or course of action.

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What does 'connotative meaning' imply?

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The meaning inferred from certain words beyond their explicit meaning.

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What is the purpose of 'cause and effect' in a text structure?

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To show how one event leads to another.

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What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

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Drawing conclusions based on evidence in the text.

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What is an 'opinion'?

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A belief or judgment about something that cannot be proven.

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What is the difference between 'literal meaning' and 'figurative meaning'?

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Literal meaning is the explicit meaning of words, while figurative meaning involves implied or metaphorical interpretations.

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What is a 'text structure'?

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The way information is organized in a text, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or compare and contrast.

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What does 'supporting details' mean?

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

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What is a 'central idea'?

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