vocabulary week

Question 1

analysis

Answer 1

detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Question 2

cite

Answer 2

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.

Question 3

citation

Answer 3

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

Question 4

explicit

Answer 4

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Question 5

implicit

Answer 5

implied though not plainly expressed.

Question 6

inference

Answer 6

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Question 7

paraphrase

Answer 7

express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Question 8

textual evidence

Answer 8

Textual evidence is evidence, gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis. Such evidence can be found in the form of a quotation, paraphrased material, and descriptions of the text.