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the particular order in which events or things follow each other
sequence
special comparisons, called figures of speech, that expand meaning; not literal
figurative language
to state or express the most important elements in shortened form, usually chronologically
summarize
theme
the specific reason a person has for writing something
purpose
to deduce, conclude or figure out from evidence
infer
to say that something is the case without providing evidence
claim
sequence of events, experiences, etc. that can be fiction or nonfiction
narrative
to quote specifically; recall
cite
the organization of parts and how they are related
structure
the main body of the reading
text
author's most important idea or the inspiration/reason for creating the written work
to express something clearly in writing or speech
state
examine in order to note likenesses between two things or what they have in common
compare
examine in order to identify and understand differences between two or more things
contrast
to say that something will happen or be a consequence of something
predict
to back up, using evidence to justify your answer, opinion, or claim
support
smaller pieces that support ideas; smaller elements of structure
details
the plot or ordered events in a novel, poem, drama, etc.
story
noting individual features or characteristics
identify
to make a judgement
evaluate
to break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning
analyze
parts of writing or a speech that precede or follow a specific word or passage
context
something that proves or disproves; facts that make it plain or clear
evidence
expand an idea; add details to give strength to an idea or position
develop