Chapter 4
This is an idea that is inferred based on facts and observations, determined by inductive reasoning.
Conclusion
_________________ refer to the way that authors arrange the supporting details in a sentence, paragraph, or longer reading selection.
Patterns of organization
An author's ________ explains why the author wrote the reading selection.
The author's purpose.
To determine the implied main idea, look at the ____________.
Major details
A _________ compares two things using the words "like" or "as."
A _________ compares two things without using the words "like" or "as."
Simile
Metaphor
____________ include words such as all, everyone, everybody, none, nobody.
This pattern of organization uses transition words like "one," "second," "third," finally."
The listing pattern
______________ is learning to think in a reasoned and logical way according to specific criteria or standards.
Critical thinking.
A ___________ is the main idea of a reading selection longer than one paragraph.
Central point
Dictionary definitions are known as ___________.
Words with an underlying or implied meaning are known as ____________.
Denotation
Connotation
This is a type of main idea that is not stated but is suggested by the details
Implied main idea
This pattern of organization uses transition words like "alike," "similar," "likewise," and "both."
The compare and contrast pattern
_______ is something that can be proven true or false by some observable or measurable means.
Which of the following should you NOT do to make a logical conclusion about a paragraph?
A. Make assumptions
B. Look at the facts
C. Find the topic
D. All of the above are ways to make a logical conclusion.
A. Make assumptions
True or False?
The compare and contrast pattern shows how things are different.
True
To draw logical conclusions, look for __________.
CLUES
This pattern of organization uses transition words like "class," "category," "group," and "type."
The classification pattern
The __________ refers to the feelings that the author reveals in the reading selection.
Author's tone
___________ resembles a stereotype, where all members of a group are included or excluded.
Sweeping generalizations
True or False?
The classification pattern organizes details according to where things are located.
False
What does CLUES stand for?
Check your comprehension
Look closely at major and minor details
Use the facts
Examine the facts
Support your conclusion
What are the 11 patterns of organization?
The definition pattern, listing pattern, cause and effect pattern, compare and contrast pattern, time order pattern, process pattern, space order pattern, classification pattern, generalization and example pattern, statement and clarification pattern, and addition pattern.
What are the four steps of the critical thinking process?
1. Identify the problem
2. Examine the supporting details
3. Ask questions
4. Draw a logical conclusion
_____________ is the use of expressions that are different than their actual literal meaning.
Figurative language.
What should you be doing this weekend?
Studying for your final!!!!