MP1: RI 7.1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Textual Evidence

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Information from the text that supports your ideas or answers. Example: "Lena stepped into the dark cave without hesitation."

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Cite

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To quote or mention something as proof. Example: According to paragraph 3, “The storm destroyed most of the town.”

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Inference

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A conclusion you make based on clues from the text and your own thinking. Example: Maya’s hands trembled as she opened the door.

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Analysis

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A careful study of the parts of something to understand it better. Example: The author used statistics to make the argument more convincing.

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Explicit

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Something clearly stated in the text; not hidden or implied. Example: “The volcano erupted at 3:45 p.m.”

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Implicit

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Something not directly stated, but understood through clues. Example: The story never says the dog was loyal, but it’s implicit when it follows its owner through the snowstorm.

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Support

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To back up an idea with proof or evidence. Example: “He took the last cookie without asking anyone.”

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Quote

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To repeat exact words from a text. Example: “Her voice trembled as she said, ‘I’m not sure I can do this.’”

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Paraphrase

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To restate something in your own words. Example: She said she didn’t feel ready.

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Claim

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A statement or opinion that needs to be supported with evidence. Example: The author believes technology can help students learn better.