PSSA Key Terms

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What does organized mean?

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to tell the text structure

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What is the question asking when it says 'Identify the text structure of this passage'?

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to identify how the author organized information in the text

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What does the word essential mean?

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important; necessary

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What does analyze mean?

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look deeply at; show a deep understanding

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What does the word detail mean?

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right from the text; a piece from the text that supports or helps explain answers

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What is a main idea?

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the most important thought or point in a text

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What is a supporting detail?

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a fact or example that helps explain the main idea

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What does it mean to summarize?

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to give a brief statement of the main points

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What is figurative language?

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words or expressions that are not meant to be taken literally

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What does it mean to infer?

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to make a guess based on evidence and reasoning