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What does “ubiquitous” mean?

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Present everywhere; omnipresent

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Define “ephemeral”

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Lasting for a very short time; temporary

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What is the meaning of “catalyst”?

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Something that causes or accelerates a process or change

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Define “dichotomy”

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A division into two opposing or contrasting groups

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What does “pragmatic” mean?

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Dealing with things practically rather than ideally

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Define “altruistic”

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Showing unselfish concern for others’ welfare

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What is the meaning of “indigenous”?

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Originating naturally in a particular place; native

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Define “paradigm”

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A typical example or pattern; a framework of ideas

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What does “anomaly” mean?

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Something that deviates from what is standard or expected

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Define “autonomous”

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Having the freedom to act independently

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What is the meaning of “coherent”?

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Logical, consistent, and clearly organized

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Define “prevalent”

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Widespread; commonly occurring

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What does “scrutinize” mean?

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To examine something carefully and thoroughly

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Define “synthesis”

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The combination of ideas to form a theory or system

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What is the meaning of “ambiguous”?

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Having more than one possible meaning; unclear

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Define “objective”

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Based on facts rather than personal opinions

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What does “subjective” mean?

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Based on personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs

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Define “inference”

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

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What is the meaning of “impartial”?

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Treating all sides fairly; unbiased

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Define “credible”

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Believable; trustworthy

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The central point or primary message the author wants to convey

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or evidence that explain or prove the main idea

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What is an author’s purpose?

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The reason why an author writes (to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain)

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Define “author’s tone”

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The author’s attitude toward the subject matter

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What is a topic sentence?
The sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph
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What are context clues?
Words or phrases surrounding an unknown word that help determine its meaning
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What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that expresses the main argument or point of an essay
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Define "chronological order"
Organizing information according to time sequence
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What is cause and effect organization?
Text structure showing how one event leads to another
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What is compare and contrast structure?
Text organization showing similarities and differences between topics
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What is problem and solution structure?
Text pattern that presents a problem and offers solutions
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What is descriptive text structure?
Organization that provides detailed information about a topic
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What is sequence structure?
Text arranged in step-by-step order or process
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What are transition words?
Words that connect ideas and show relationships between sentences
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What does "however" indicate?
Contrast or opposition between ideas
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What does "therefore" indicate?
A conclusion or result
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What does "furthermore" indicate?
Additional information or support
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What does "consequently" indicate?
A result or effect
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What is a summary?
A brief restatement of main points without personal opinions
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What is paraphrasing?
Restating information in your own words while maintaining original meaning
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What is bias?
Prejudice in favor of or against something; one-sided viewpoint
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What is fact vs. opinion?
Facts are verifiable truths; opinions are personal beliefs or judgments
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What is a logical fallacy?
Flawed reasoning that weakens an argument
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What is an assumption?
Something taken for granted without proof
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What is evidence?
Facts, statistics, examples, or expert testimony supporting a claim
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What is a counterargument?
An opposing viewpoint to the main argument
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What is validity in reasoning?
The logical soundness of an argument
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What is reliability of sources?
The trustworthiness and credibility of information
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What is primary source?
Original, firsthand information or evidence
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What is secondary source?
Information that analyzes or interprets primary sources
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What is a bar graph used for?
Comparing quantities across different categories
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What is a line graph used for?
Showing changes over time or trends
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What is a pie chart used for?
Showing parts of a whole as percentages
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What is a scatter plot used for?
Showing relationships between two variables
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What is the x-axis?
The horizontal line on a graph
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What is the y-axis?
The vertical line on a graph
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What is a legend on a chart?
The key that explains symbols, colors, or patterns
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What is scale on a graph?
The range of values represented on the axes
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What is correlation?
A relationship between two variables
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What is interpolation?
Estimating values between known data points
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What should you do first when following multi-step directions?
Read all steps completely before beginning
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What are sequence words?
Words like "first," "next," "then," "finally" that show order
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What should you do if directions are unclear?
Ask for clarification before proceeding
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What is the importance of following exact order?
Some steps depend on previous steps being completed correctly
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What are conditional directions?
Instructions that change based on specific circumstances ("if...then")
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What is a prerequisite in directions?
Something that must be done or obtained before starting
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What are safety warnings in directions?
Important cautions to prevent injury or mistakes
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What is the purpose of numbering steps?
To show the correct sequence and ensure nothing is missed
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What are materials lists?
Items needed before beginning the procedure
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What is troubleshooting in directions?
Solutions for common problems that may occur
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What are guide words in a dictionary?
Words at the top of dictionary pages showing first and last entries
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What is etymology?
The origin and history of a word
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What are multiple meanings?
Different definitions a single word can have
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What is pronunciation in dictionaries?
Phonetic symbols showing how to say a word
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What are parts of speech labels?
Abbreviations showing if a word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc.
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What is an appendix in a book?
Additional information at the end of a book
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What is a glossary?
Alphabetical list of terms with definitions
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What is an index?
Alphabetical list of topics with page numbers
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What is a table of contents?
List of chapters or sections with page numbers
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What are cross-references?
Directions to related information in other parts of a text
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What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
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What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
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What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
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What is symbolism?
Using objects or actions to represent larger ideas
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What is irony?
A contrast between expectation and reality
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What is foreshadowing?
Hints about future events in a story
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What is theme?
The central message or lesson of a literary work
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What is setting?
The time and place where a story occurs
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What is point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told
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What is conflict?
The struggle between opposing forces in a story
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What is skimming?
Reading quickly to get a general idea of content
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What is scanning?
Looking for specific information or keywords
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What is active reading?
Engaging with text through questioning and note-taking
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What are margin notes?
Comments written beside text while reading
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What is highlighting effectively?
Marking only key information, not entire passages
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What is outlining?
Organizing main ideas and supporting details hierarchically
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What is Cornell note-taking?
System dividing pages into notes, cues, and summary sections
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What is the SQ3R method?
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review study technique
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What is previewing text?
Looking at headings, subheadings, and graphics before reading
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What is post-reading review?
Summarizing and reflecting on what was read

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