CAASPP 11-20

Something that is stated directly and is easy to figure out.

• conclude
• paraphrase
• explicit

The actual words from something you read; a quotation.

• textual evidence
• rhetorical
• narrative essay

a statement that is arguable and used as a primary point to prove an argument

• claim
• ethos
• hyperbole

A restatement of a text or passage in other words.

• paraphrase
• conjecture
• coherence

to contradict, disprove

• credible
• imply
• refute

an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument

• refute
• counterargument
• prediction

to speak against; to say the opposite

• motif
• logos
• contradict

quality of a piece of writing in which all the parts contribute to the development of the central idea, theme, or organizing principle

• coherence
• summarize
• imply

A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

• credible
• prediction
• tone

Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.

• purpose
• MLA format
• summarize