Paired Passages Vocabulary

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What term is used to describe how two things are similar?

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Compare: To examine the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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What are paraphrased or directly quoted detail(s) from a text that supports a reader’s claim, thought, inference, or analysis about the text?

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Evidence: Information or details from a text that support a claim or argument.

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What does it mean to restate the meaning of something in different words?

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Paraphrase: To express the meaning of something using different words.

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What are the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage?

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Context: The surrounding text that helps clarify the meaning of a specific word or passage.

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What is the type or class of a work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content?

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Genre: A category of literature or art characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning?

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Inference: A logical interpretation or conclusion drawn from evidence.

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What is a brief statement that summarizes the main points of a text?

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Summary: A concise overview of the main ideas or points in a text.

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What is the act of explaining the meaning of a text or passage?

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Interpretation: The process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something.

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What is the main idea or message that an author wants to convey in a text?

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Theme: The central topic or underlying message in a piece of writing.

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What is the use of figurative language to create vivid imagery in writing?

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Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.