vocabulary terms

Question 1

to break down information to understand it better

Answer 1

Analyze:

Question 2

to provide the meaning of; make clear through explanation

Answer 2

Interpret:

Question 3

to come to an understanding based on support in the text

Answer 3

Draw Conclusions

Question 4

the most important or central thought in a paragraph or larger section of text; it is what the text is mostly about

Answer 4

Main Idea

Question 5

a statement of something as fact

Answer 5

Claim:

Question 6

information that provides proof in support of something

Answer 6

Evidence:

Question 7

the primary or strict meaning of a word or phrase

Answer 7

Literal:

Question 8

Figurative

Answer 8

when words or phrases have more than one meaning and must be examined closely (ex: similes, metaphors, personification, etc.)

Question 9

the beginning of an essay designed to hook the reader and introduce the topic

Answer 9

Introduction:

Question 10

the ending of an essay designed to wrap up the topic and leave the reader with a positive feeling

Answer 10

Conclusion

Question 11

a question that requires a written response of a paragraph or more

Answer 11

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