A
the main body of reading
text
noting individual features or characteristics
identify
a word of phrase that connects two ideas together
transition
sequence of events or experiences that can be fiction or nonfiction
narrative
to decide or conclude through reasoning or observation
determine
to examine in order to compare liknesses between two things
compare
authors most important idea or the inspiration or reason for creating the written work
main idea
to say that something is the case without providing evidence
claim
to express something clearly in writing or speech
state
to consider whats been read in order to state an opinion
reflect
to examine in order to identify and understand the differences
contrast
the organization of something; how parts are organized and related
structure
an important, unifying idea often answering the question "what did I learn?"
theme
not literal, figures of speech
figurative language
to give reasons or cite evidence in support of or against something under consideration
argue
to make clear and understandable to others
explain
to quote specifically; recall
cite
to state or express the most important elements in shortened form, usually chronologically
summarize
a writers attitude toward their subject
tone
point of view
to back up using evidence to justify
support
the specific reason that a person has for writing something
purpose
something that provides information
source
When you make changes in a piece of writing to imrove its clarity
revision
to describe, explain, display, or illustrate though examples
demonstrate