RL.7.1, RI.7.1, L.7.5 - Inference & Textual Evidence

Literal

• The definition of a word without emotional or cultural context; the dictionary meaning of a word.

• A figurative expression that conveys a deeper meaning.

• A synonym for a word that has a similar sound.

• An idiomatic phrase that is commonly used in conversation.

Main Idea

• The main character in a story.

• The primary point or concept that an author wants to communicate in a text.

• The setting of a narrative.

• The conclusion drawn from a text.

Analyze

• Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

• Breaking down a concept into smaller parts without understanding their relationship.

• Summarizing information without considering the details.

• Identifying the main idea without examining supporting details.

Analysis

• A detailed examination of the parts of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole.

• A superficial overview of a topic without in-depth understanding.

• A method of summarizing information without critical evaluation.

• A process of collecting data without interpretation.

Cite

• To make reference to; to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.).

• To summarize a text in your own words.

• To analyze the main ideas of a text.

• To ignore the source of information.

Textual Evidence

• Quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from a text used to support an argument or claim.

• Personal opinions or beliefs that support a claim.

• General statements that do not reference specific texts.

• Imaginary scenarios used to illustrate a point.

Inference

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• A statement that is directly quoted from a source.

• A type of logical fallacy in reasoning.

• An assumption made without any evidence.

Connotation

• A literal meaning of a word or phrase.

• An abstract meaning evoked by a work in addition to, or beyond, its literal meaning.

• A synonym for a word or phrase.

• The emotional response a word provokes in a reader.

Figurative Language

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• Language that is straightforward and literal in meaning.

• Language that uses only simple and common words.

• Language that is used exclusively in poetry.

Support

• To provide evidence or reasoning to back up a claim or argument.

• To oppose or contradict a claim or argument.

• To summarize a claim or argument without evidence.

• To ignore a claim or argument completely.