Ela Vocab Quiz 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does ‘Develop’ mean?
Expand an idea; add details to give strength to an idea or position.
What is ‘Structure’?
The organization of something; how parts are related or arranged.
What does ‘Claim’ refer to?
To say that something is true without providing evidence; an unproven opinion.
What is a ‘Theme’?
An important, unifying idea; a message or lesson within a text.
What is a ‘Narrative’?
A story; sequence of events, experiences, etc.
What does ‘Analyze’ mean?
To break down something into its parts and examine it to determine meaning.
What does ‘Summarize’ entail?
To chronologically state or express the most important elements (i.e., main ideas) in shortened form.
What does ‘Cite’ mean?
To quote specifically.
What is the ‘Purpose’ of writing?
The specific reason that a person has for writing something.
What is ‘Evidence’?
Something that proves or disproves a claim; facts that make something clear.
What does ‘Context’ refer to?
Parts of writing or a speech that precede or follow a specific word or passage to show meaning.
What does ‘Infer’ mean?
To decide or conclude based on details or evidence.
What is ‘Sequence’?
The particular order in which events or things follow each other.
What is ‘Figurative Language’?
Not literal; based on figures of speech; expand meaning (e.g., Metaphors, simile, hyperbole, etc).
What does ‘Evaluate’ mean?
To make a judgment.
