Informational Text Terms

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Analyze (Verb)

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To examine something in detail in order to explain or interpret it.

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Central Idea (Noun)

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The main point or argument the author is making.

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Cite (Verb)

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To quote or mention a specific source of information.

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Compare (Verb)

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To examine two or more things to discover similarities and differences.

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Contrast (Verb)

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To examine two or more things to discover only differences.

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Conclude (Verb)

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To arrive at a judgment or decision based on evidence.

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Context (Noun)

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The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

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Develop (Verb)

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To elaborate or expand upon an idea or argument.

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Evidence (Noun)

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Facts, figures, details, quotations, or other data used to support a claim.

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Explain (Verb)

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To make the meaning of something clear by describing it in more detail.