EGO Vocab Review 2

What does the term "context" refer to in a text?

• A main idea, often called a claim or a thesis statement.

• The reason an author writes a text.

• The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning.

• A brief account of the major points.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is an "argument" in the context of writing?

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

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• A main idea, often called a claim or a thesis statement.

• The author's thoughts about the topic.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "tone" refer to in a text?

• The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning.

• The author's attitude toward the writing and the readers.

• What the author thinks about the topic.

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does "inference" involve in reading comprehension?

• An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea.

• Stating the differences between at least two things.

• A universal truth that applies to anyone regardless of cultural, racial, or ethnic background.

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is meant by "mood" in the context of a text?

• The general atmosphere created by the author's words that affects the reader's feelings.

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• What the author thinks about the topic.

• The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of Counter-Argument?

• To look at something in-depth in order to understand its meaning as a whole.

• The general atmosphere created by the author's words. The way the reading makes YOU the reader feel.

• Provide a brief account of the major points. Objective is unbiased. Subjective is based on personal feelings.

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

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does Figurative Language mean?

• To look at something in-depth in order to understand its meaning as a whole.

• Language that is not meant to be taken literally.

• A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

• The general atmosphere created by the author's words. The way the reading makes YOU the reader feel.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does Contrast mean?

• To state the differences between at least two things.

• To state the similarities between at least two things.

• The reason an author writes a text. The main three are Persuade, Inform, and Entertain, but texts can fall into multiple categories.

• A main idea, often called a claim or a thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The term for someone who studies the earth.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The term for someone who studies gems.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A