Analyzing Textual
Reasoning (RI.1)
Reasoning (RI.1)
The main argument or claim made by the author in a text.
What is the thesis?
The main point the author is trying to convey in a text.
What is the central idea?
This section includes supporting details and examples that elaborate on the main idea presented in the text.
What are the body paragraphs?
Plot
What is sequence of events that make up a story?
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Evidence that includes facts, statistics, or expert opinions that support the author's argument.
What is supporting evidence?
Technique used by authors to support the central idea.
What is evidence?
The part of the text that introduces the main topic or argument.
What is the introductory paragraph or thesis statement?
Protagonist
Who is the main character in a story.
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The author acknowledges this in the text to address potential objections or opposing viewpoints.
What is a counterargument?
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter.
What is the author's tone?
Summarizes the key points and reinforces the author’s main argument.
What is the conclusion?
Setting
EOC
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This rhetorical strategy appeals to the audience's emotions.
What is pathos?
Cause and Effect, chronological order, and problem/solution
What are the types of text structures?
Dialogue
What is the way conversation is formatted in narrative writing?
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The logical reasoning the author employs to connect their evidence to their main argument.
What is reasoning or logic?
This text structors highlight the similarities and differences.
What is comparison and contrasting?
Internal Dialogue
What are the character's thoughts and feelings?