Figurative Language
How the author feels towards his or her subject?
Tone
the position being taken in the argument
Claim
special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Emphasis
You should do this before reading the passage.
The contrast between what is expected and what is real
Irony
An argument or viewpoint that opposes or contradicts the main claim or argument presented
counterclaim
grow or cause to grow and become more advanced
Develop
Removing obviously wrong answers
process of elimination
"The company aimed to increase profits by expanding into new markets, improving product quality, and streamlining internal processes"
Parallel Structure
Describes the presentation of facts, examples, or logical reasoning to uphold the main claim
evidence
the underlying message or idea that the author is trying to convey
A technique for comprehending unknown words
Can emphasize, create a rhythmic pattern, or create a sense of urgency in a text
repetition
a claim
the state of being strikingly different from something else
Contrast
Pay close attention to words that have this
connotation
In Macbeth, Shakespeare includes a description of the previous Thane of Cawdor's actions and fate
Foreshadowing
For evidence to be accepted it must be these three things?
Valid, Relevant, Sufficient
n idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Connotation
What are the four questions you must ask yourself while analyzing a question?
What is this asking me to do? What do I need to know? What skill to I need? What can I get rid of/what are obviously wrong?