Vocabulary words
proof, examples quoted or mentioned by the author
Cite
What the nonfiction text is mainly about.
Central idea
A reason for or against believing something includes a claim, a premise, and evidence of support.
Argument
To make something more clear, or more visible.
Illustrate
To note details about something.
Describe
the fact that supports the premise (reason) can be a quote directly from the text, also known as supporting detail.
evidence
The main character in a story, novel, or play
Protagonist
An indirect reference to someone or something.
Allusion
To explain the meaning of something; to present something in understandable terms.
Interpret
To defend; to back up with reasoning and/or evidence.
Support
a belief or assertion (statement of fact) that one sets out to prove. It can be argued.
Claim
The opponent or the enemy in a story, novel, or play.
Antagonist
To examine something in detail in order to understand it.
Analyze
To briefly share the main points of something.
Summarize
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Metaphor
A reason for against believing in a claim
premise
Opposite of what is said or thought should happen.
Irony
A detailed explanation that connects the evidence to the premise and the claim.
Justification
To show, to explain something in clear terms.
Demonstrate
To communicate an idea; to carry an idea or message across to the reader.
Convey
An artist's work or a work of literature is an idea, a life-lesson learned.
Theme
When a person or thing is compared using like or as.
Simile
To make something clear by using description, relevant facts, or ideas.
Explain
To figure something out by using evidence and reasoning "reading between the lines".
Infer
To give the meaning of something.
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