RL/RI 6.1Key Terms and Definitions

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analysis

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a detailed examination of the components of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole

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evidence

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facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement.

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explicit, explicitly

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stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation

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inference

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a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence

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text

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anything that students can read, write, view, listen to, or explore, including books, photographs, films, articles, music, art, and more

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textual evidence

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evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text itself.