Academic Vocabulary

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Analyze: ________ details in a text closely to understand its meaning or structure.

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To examine

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Cite: To refer to specific parts of a text as evidence to support ideas or ________.

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arguments

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Textual Evidence: Information or quotes from a text used to support ________ or claims.

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analysis

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Inference: A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements in the ________.

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text

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Theme: The central message, moral, or lesson conveyed by a ________.

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text

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Central Idea: The main point or message in an ________ text.

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informational

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Summary: A brief restatement of the main ideas or events in a text without personal ________.

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opinions

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Structure: The way a text is organized (e.g., chapters, stanzas, ________).

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paragraphs

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Point of View: The perspective from which a story is told or an author’s stance in ________ text.

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informational

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Meaning: The message or interpretation of words, phrases, or text as a ________.

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whole