Academic Vocabulary
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What is to CITE.
An educated guess.
The message or lesson of the text.
To establish an association between two or more things or to have a relation or reference to something else.
The author explains how two or more things are alike
Read carefully to find out what the author is trying to say.
What is to ANALYZE.
To end a piece of writing.
A concept or idea that is central to a text or section of a text.
To back up, justify your answer, opinion, or claim (with evidence).
he author explains how two or more things are different.
What is to CONTRAST.
Stated plainly.
A literary analysis carefully examines a text, or one element of a text, such as character, setting, plot or theme of a story.
To make a brief statement that includes the main points about a topic, text, or idea.
Express an idea in a concise or systematic way. The way in which you express your thoughts or ideas.
To be unlike; not the same. To be opposite of or unlike opinions. To disagree.
Something that is implied and not stated directly.
To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation.
Expand, elaborate; add details.
This is synonymous with main idea and central idea. A concept or idea that is central to a text or section of a text.
The unique way an author writes - the types of words, sentences, and figurative language they use.
Facts, figures, details, quotations, or other sources of data and information that provide support for claims or an analysis and that can be evaluated by others.
Refers to the way authors organize information in text. The five text structures include description, sequence, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution.
Elements of a text that are not included in the main text but add to the reader’s understanding. For example, the title, index, headings and subheadings, illustrations, pictures, charts, captions, etc.
What is TEXT FEATURE.
The motive or reason for which an author writes, as to entertain, inform, or persuade.
All knowing.