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89 Cards in this Set
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Controlling idea |
The main idea of a text. |
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Key ideas |
Ideas that support controlling ideas |
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Rephrase |
Explain an idea in different words |
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Conclusion |
A deduction made by a reader about an unstated outcome from a reading passage |
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Explicit |
Clearly stated |
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Implication |
Something not clearly stated |
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Inference |
A conclusion reached by critical thinking |
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Logic |
The framework of reasoning used to understand ideas |
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Comprehension |
Ability to understand |
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Delineate |
Describe precisely |
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Evidence |
Proof to support an idea |
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Identify |
Distinguish a particular idea |
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Imply |
Indicate an idea subtly without specifically stating it |
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Irrelevant |
Not applicable to the idea |
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Reason |
A basis or fact to support an idea |
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Relevant |
Connected to the idea of being discussed |
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Topic |
Subject of a text |
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Edit |
Correct errors in a piece of writing |
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Procedure |
Process for writing, editing, and revision |
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Sequence |
Logical order in writing |
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Blog |
A website that is usually informal and independently ran |
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Classified |
A print advertisement selling or soliciting something |
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Exclamatory |
With strong emotion |
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Forum |
An online message board |
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Rhetorical |
Used for effect only, not meaning |
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Memorandum |
A written informal note usually used for business purposes |
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Graphic |
A diagram, graph, illustration, or other piece of artwork |
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Legend |
Map feature that explains symbols and other elements |
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Representation |
How something is expressed |
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Scale |
Ratio of distance expressed to actual measurement |
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Chronologica |
In order by time |
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Sequential |
Following a set order |
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Assumption |
Supposition of an unstated idea |
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Bias |
Tendency toward a preconceived idea |
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Fact |
Statement that can be proven |
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Opinion |
Statement that cannot be proven |
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Point of view |
Perspective |
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Stereotype |
Simplified categorization of an idea or person based on convention |
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Tone |
The authors voice and attitude towards the topic |
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Anecdote |
A short story that illustrates a concept but is not the main idea |
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Argumentative |
A contentious tone |
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Modes |
Form of writing |
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Persuasive |
Intending to make the reader believe an idea |
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Rhetoric |
The use of elements in language |
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Structures |
Ways of logically organizing ideas |
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Connotation |
An implied meaning of a word or idea |
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Denotation |
An explicitly stated meaning of a word or idea |
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Figurative |
By a figure of speech, usually a metaphor |
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Context |
Nearby text that influences understanding |
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Guide words |
Words in a dictionary that help readers locate words |
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Parts of speech |
Basic types of words in english |
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Word origin |
How a word came to its current use and meaning |
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Anthology |
A published collection of related works |
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Audience |
The intended consumers of information |
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Authorial intent |
The reason an author creates a text |
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Caption |
Description of a figure or graphic |
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Publication |
Printing or distribution of text |
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Fact-checking |
Verifying facts and statements in text |
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Peer-reviewed journal |
Published writings that have been analyzed by experts in the field |
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Aesthetic |
Guiding principles of a piece of work |
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Footnote |
Comment at the bottom of a page that refers to something within the text |
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Heading |
A title |
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Query |
A question |
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Search engins |
Website to locate information online |
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Search term |
Words used to find information via a search engine |
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Style guide |
Set of conventions and standards for a type of writing |
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Subheading |
A title of a subdivision of information with a larger text |
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Superscript |
Text that is smaller and above the surrounding text |
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Degrees of separation |
Number of steps removed from an origin |
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Primary source |
A firsthand document or source created at the time in question |
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Secondary source |
Secondhand account of events |
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Tertiary source |
A compilation of primary and secondary sources |
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Foreshadowing |
An authors hints of events to come |
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Prediction |
A readers guess of events to come |
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Genre |
A group of related writings or other media |
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Social commentary |
Use of rhetoric to make statements about current culture |
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Social structure |
The system and relationships between groups and society |
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Theme |
A foundational concept engaged with by a piece of art |
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Argument |
A set of reasons to make a case for an idea |
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Claim |
A statement that something is true |
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Research-based |
Reliant upon ideas backed by study |
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Support |
Lend credibility to an idea |
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Valid |
Proven as true |
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Chart |
A type of diagram that graphically represents data |
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Diagram |
A symbolic representation of information |
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Graph |
A type of diagram that mathematically displays data |
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Information specialist |
A library employee who helps patrons find information |
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Library media specialist |
A library employee who helps patrons find media sources |
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Professional journal |
Published periodical texts that represent a specific industry |
