Central Idea Vocab Flashcard

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Definition of central idea

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The thought, concept, notion, or impression of greatest importance in the text, may be implied or explicitly stated.

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Definition of determine?

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to figure out

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Definition of development?

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Growing and becoming more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

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Definition of emerge?

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to come into existence; develop

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Definition of essential?

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Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

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Definition of judgement?

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an informed and objective opinion formulated without bias

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Definition of key details?

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Important words or phrases.

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Definition of paraphrase?

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A restatement of the source text in about the same number of words.

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Definition of personal opinion?

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A belief or conclusion held with confidence, but not substantiated by proof.

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Definition of shape?

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Providing more info on an idea, establishing relevance/context.