Satp English Ii - Objective 2C & 2D

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INFERENCE

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It is a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning.

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SUMMARY

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It is a restatement of the main idea and important points of the original text.

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PRECIS

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A short summary of the essential ideas of a longer composition; basic thought of a passage is reproduced in miniature, retaining the mood and tone of the orginal.

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EXPLICATION

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An explication is a type of summary that is very brief and precis. Explications also keep the argument of the passage or passages.

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STEPS FOR WRITING A SUMMARY:

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1. Identity the important ideas.
2. Condense the supporting details.
3. Delete less important information and redundant materials.
4. Substitute precis language for lists and descriptions.
5. Compose a topic sentence.

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STEPS FOR WRITING A PRECIS:

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1.Note the author's purpose, tone, and organization of the text.
2. Identify the important ideas.
3. Delete less important information, including figurative language, loaded language, and "flowery" or superfluous. language.
4. Compose a summary that is no more than 1/3 the length of the passage(s)..
5. Double check to see that the precis has kept the author's purpose, tone, and organization of the text.

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STEPS FOR WRITING AN EXPLICATION:

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1. Make sure to note the author's purpose and the theme of the passage.
2. Identify important ideas and arguments.
3. Delete less important information.
4. Create a summary that is one to two sentences in length.
5. Double check to see that the explication captures the main idea, argument, or theme of the passage.