the dictionary definition of a word, the literal meaning
What is denotative
100
- the emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather that literal
What is connotative
100
to reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main ideas
What is summarize
200
a conclusion about the future
What is prediction
200
holds and/or expresses opinions, takes a position
What is Critique
200
- specific details or facts found in text that support what is inferred
What is textual evidence
200
a conclusion about why something happened
What is cause/effect
300
a straight forward statement about a group/class of persons, places, things, events supported by information
What is generalization
300
the main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing. A controlling idea makes the reader ask a question that will be answered by reading more or helps the reader understand the author’s purpose for writing the paragraph or essay
What is controlling idea
300
use inductive and deductive reasoning
What is Complex inference
300
the main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing. A controlling idea makes the reader ask a question that will be answered by reading more or helps the reader understand the author’s purpose for writing the paragraph or essay
What is controlling idea
300
a judgment or statement about a person, place, thing, event, future prediction, or why something happened that is inferred or deduced from evidence
What is conclusion
400
validate/support conclusion and generalizations with textual evidence- moves from a general statement to specific events/situations etc.
What is deductive reasoning
400
a personal belief, proven, confirmed
What is opinion
400
- “reading between the lines”- the best guess after looking at textual clues and adding background knowledge or experience.
What is inference
400
draws conclusions and then validate/support it with textual evidence- conclusion is made from a limited amount of information- move from specific to general
What is Inductive reasoning
400
- language layered with meaning by word images and figures of speech
What is Figurative language
500
verbs that are used as adjectives
What is participles
500
a clause that explains, identifies, or renames the preceding noun
What is appositive clause
500
any system of rational, logical thought
What is logical
500
an inference in which the bits of information are not as easily connected
What is subtle inference
500
regular or irregular verbs written in past tense form (a sunken ship)