CAASPP Vocabulary #1-10 FLASHCARD

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Define Cite:

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to quote a text in order to use as evidence or justification of an answer.

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A story with a plot is also known as a ____________________.

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narrative.

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Define evidence:

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proof / facts or information to support your answer.

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Define support:

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to help or add to.

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What is the author's claim if they provide evidence about eating healthy and exercising?

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To eat healthy and exercise in order to live a long, healthy, and happy life.

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Define claim:

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A statement or assertion that something is true.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in writing?

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To support a claim or argument.

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Define narrative:

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine it in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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Define argument:

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A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.