What does it mean?
excerpt
part of a text
define
to determine or find the meaning of the word
claim
to answer; say what you think is true
contribute
to help cause something
phrase
a group of words; to express to a certain way
central idea
the point that the author wants you to remember most; most important part
develop
grow or cause to grow or change; more advanced
evidence
details or facts to prove your answer
contrast
to tell how things are different
relationship
how someone or something is connected to something else or someone else
summary
the main points; most important parts
transition words
words used to connect ideas in order to organize writing; for example, in addition, this proves, etc.
explain
include details; make clear or known
reveal
make known
statement
something that is said or written; an expression
point of view
the opinion or feelings of a character, narrator, or author; who is telling the story
conclusion
ending; a way to sum up your writing
detail
facts from a text; information that gives more information
analyze
to study or break down into smaller parts
mood
how we are made to feel as readers
establish
to set up, make, or organize
evaluate
to judge; determine the value of something
support
to help, hold up, give evidence or details
determine
to settle or decide
tone
author's use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic