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week 12 vocab

week 12 english vocab

TermDefinition
Fact versus Opinion A fact is a statement that can be proved or verified. An opinion, on the other hand, is a statement that cannot be proved because it expresses a person’s beliefs, feelings, or thoughts.
Generalization A broad statement about a class or category
Implied Controlling Idea An idea that is suggested by details rather than stated explicitly.
Inductive Reasoning The process of logical reasoning from observations, examples, and facts to a general conclusion or principle.
Loaded Language Consists of words with strongly positive or negative connotations intended to influence a reader’s or listener’s attitude.
Monitor A strategy of checking your comprehension as you are reading and modifying the strategies you are using to suit your needs. It may include some of these strategies: questioning, clarifying, visualizing, predicting, connecting, and rereading.
Overgeneralization A generalization that is too broad.
Overview A short summary of a story, a speech, or an essay. It orients the reader by providing a preview of the text to come.
Paraphrase Restating information in one’s own words.
Persuasion The art of swaying others feelings, beliefs, or actions. This appeals to both the intellect and emotions of readers.
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