Literary Terms and Concepts

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Cite

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The process of quoting something from a story to back-up your answer.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.I.A.2

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Textual evidence

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A quote from a story that proves your answer is right.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.5

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Support

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Backing up.

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Analysis

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Breaking something down and studying it.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.5

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Inferences

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An educated guess based on evidence.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.4

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Determine

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Figure out.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.1

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Theme

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The lesson for me.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.D.1

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Evaluate

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Judge something.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.5

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Emphasize

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Double down & make something seem important.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.7

TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.9

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Shape the theme

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Impact or change the lesson for me.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.C.2