Vocab 4 - 2025

Paraphrase

• A direct quote from the original text.

• A summary of the main ideas in the text.

• A restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify.

• An analysis of the text's themes and motifs.

Author's purpose

• An author's purpose is their reason for writing.

• An author's purpose is to entertain the reader.

• An author's purpose is to confuse the reader.

• An author's purpose is to summarize the text.

Supporting Evidence

• The information, facts, examples, or expert opinions that are used to back up a claim or argument.

• A personal opinion that is not supported by any data.

• A type of evidence that is only based on anecdotal experiences.

• A summary of the main points in a discussion.

Skim

• To read thoroughly and carefully.

• To glance through in a hurry or without attention.

• To memorize information word for word.

• To analyze and critique a text in detail.

Credible Sources

• A source that is biased and lacks evidence.

• A source that is free from bias and backed up with evidence.

• A source that is written by an unknown author.

• A source that is only available online.

Research

• The casual observation of events.

• The serious study and collecting of information about something.

• A method of entertainment.

• A way to gather opinions from friends.

Scan

• To read or look at something “specific” for a short time.

• To analyze data in detail over a long period.

• To ignore information and focus on the irrelevant.

• To memorize information thoroughly and accurately.

Heading

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A word, phrase, or the like at the top or front of a piece of writing; title; caption.

• A synonym for conclusion.

• A method of organizing paragraphs.