Central Idea
What is Central Idea ?
Main idea/what author wants you to know
What does connotation mean ?
Mood/reputation of a word
what does the root re- mean ?
To do again
Which reasoning uses the formula, if X is true and Y is true, then Z must be true ?
a) Abductive b) Inductive c) deductive
Deductive
What is a claim ?
The author's opinion/statement
Where can the central idea be found ? (usually)
Introductory paragraph (last or first sentence)
Long sentences will usually indicate that the passage is what kind of a passage ?
a) Informative b) Persuasive c) to the point
b) Persuasive
Where can you find a pre-fix ?
At the beginning of a word
Which reasoning starts off with a specific observation then creates a general more broad opinion ?
a) Abductive b) Inductive c) Deductive
b) Inductive
What is a counterclaim ?
The opposing viewpoint
True or false, there can be more than one central idea in a passage
True
Short to the point sentences are indicative of what kind of passage ?
Informative
Where can you find the affix of a word ?
Towards the end
Which reasoning is most likely to be used in a court case with circumstantial evidence ?
a) Abductive
b) Inductive
c) Deductive
a) Abductive reasoning
What does an argumentative essay always need in support of the claim ?
Evidence
What was the main central idea for Part 1 of article "Risk taking and the adolescent brain" ?
How brain development affects risk taking in adolescents
Word choice can also be known as what ?
Diction
What does the prefix "Un" mean ?
Not
In this example, identify which reasoning is being used and complete the example.
I went to the DMV and it had a long line, therefore I can conclude that ______
All DMV/government buildings will have long lines
Inductive reasoning
What is the difference between argument and claim ?
Claim is the initial opinion/statement
Argument establishes the claim
What must a central idea be supported by ?
Supporting details
Sentence structure can also be known as what ?
Syntax
The word "Photosynthesis" has a prefix, identify that prefix and it's definition
Photo-Light
Deductive reasoning is only accurate if the initial ____ is true.
ex. All men with gray hair are grandfathers, Steven has gray hair, Steven is a grandfather.
Premise
What did Susan B. Anthony use as evidence to support her claim on women's right to vote ?
The preamble/Webster's dictionary meaning of citizen