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25 Cards in this Set
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Interpretation
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An explanation of the meaning and significance of a work of are, based upon careful study of the work and attention to its details and techniques; the act of creating such an explanation
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Judgement
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An opinion as to the value of worth of something; an evaluation or assessment
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Key idea
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A part of a piece of writing that is central to its meaning; an important or crucial point
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Literary element
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A part of a literary work, such as its plot, setting, mood, or theme
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Literary technique
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A special device used in a literary work.
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Logical
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Based upon sound reasons and arguments; supported by facts and by the relationships among the facts
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Main idea
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The most important, key, or central idea in a piece of writing, also known as the thesis or the controlling idea
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Objective
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Based upon fact, not opinion; provable by reference to the facts or evidence
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Opinion
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A judgement, belief, prediction, or other statement that cannot be proved, absolutely, by observation but that can be supported by facts
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Organization
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The arrangement of ideas in a piece of writing
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Organize
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To arrange ideas so that they follow logically from one anotehr and so that the relationships among the ideas are clear to the reader.
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Paraphrase
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A restatement in other words
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Passage
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A short selection from a piece of writing, ranging in size from a couple of sentences to a few paragraphs
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Proposition
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A statement of fact that can be proved by definition, by observation, or by consulting an authoritative expert or reference work
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Qualify
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To describe by enumerating the characteristics or qualities of
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Relationship
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A connection or association between two people, things or ideas
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Relevant
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Related to the matter or issue being discussed; pertinent
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Response
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A reaction to something.
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Review
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To examine something carefully and make a judgement about it based on the examination
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Specific
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Particular, not vague or general.
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Structure
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The form and organization of a piece of writing.
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Subjective
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Based on the opinions or internal, private experiences of an individuals rather than on observable facts that can be verified by others
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Summarize
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To restate in fewer words
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Support
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To provide evidence
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Unified
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Ideas are all related to a single controlling idea and all contribute to creating a single dominant impression on the reader
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