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Term | Definition |
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Summary | An overview of a text that captures the main points but does not give all of the details and does not include opinions |
Connotative meaning | A meaning beyond the explicit meaning of a word. The emotions feelings and images that surround a word. For example, inexpensive vs. cheap. |
Organization | The way in which a piece of writing is structured. Each sentence, paragraph, or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of ideas |
Author’s purpose | The author’s intention for his or her piece. All passages have a purpose, whether it is to persuade, inform, explain, or entertain |
Author’s point of view | The opinion of the author. Your opinion may differ from the opinion of the author writing a passage. |
Evidence | Something that proves or demonstrates the truth of something else. The facts, details, and information that support the reasons for the claim |
Fact and opinion | A fact is a statement that can be proven. An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven because it states a writer’s belief or judgment about something. Ask this single question: “Can you prove it?” |
Chronological order | The order in which a series of events happened. A text that is arranged in order of time from the beginning to the end is in chronological order. |
Cause and effect | This is a relationship where one thing causes another thing to happen. A passage may also be organized by stating the problem and solution as well. |
Denotative Meaning | A meaning which is the strict dictionary definition. |