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26 Cards in this Set
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Illustration |
A drawing to better explain the text |
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Subheading |
Used to clarify or divide the text into sections |
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Italics |
Written in slanted font and used to make a word stand out |
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Caption |
Under a photograph that tells you the details of that photo |
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Bold |
Informs the reader of key words/vocabulary found within the paragraph |
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Photograph |
A real-life picture representing information from the text |
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Heading |
Found at the top of the page and explains the central topic or theme |
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Sidebar |
A box that gives extra information on a topic |
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Graphic |
A visual representation of information from the text |
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Generalization |
Describes a word/concept using examples and descriptions |
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Compare & Contrast |
Examines how two things are alike or how they are different |
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Problem/Solution |
Examines an issue and how it was resolved |
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Sequence/Chronological |
Puts facts, events, or concepts in order of occurrence |
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Cause & Effect |
Reasons for an event as well as the results of that event |
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Author’s Purpose |
The reason the author writes a passage (persuade, inform, entertain) |
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Persuade |
To influence the reader to do or believe what the author suggests |
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Opinion |
A belief that cannot be proven right or wrong |
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Author’s Tone |
Used to express an author’s attitude or viewpoint toward a subject |
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Audience |
The recipient of your letter |
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Fact |
Information that can be proven right or wrong |
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Almanac |
Current and quick facts about many topics |
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Thesaurus |
Helps find synonyms and antonyms for a word |
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Encyclopedia |
Contains detailed articles about a wide range of topics |
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Atlas |
A collection of maps and statistics about places |
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Internet |
Network of online resources, gives current and up-to-date information |
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Newspaper |
Daily or weekly publication with reports on local, national, and international events |
