Unit 2 Vocabulary Flash Cards

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Central Idea

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The main point or primary message of a text.

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Topic

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The subject or theme that the text is about.

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Supporting Details

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Facts, examples, or evidence that reinforce the central idea or topic.

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Objective Summary

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A concise overview of the main points of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

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Perspective

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The viewpoint or angle from which a text is written or a topic is approached.

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Author’s Purpose

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

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Text Feature

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Elements of a text that help organize and present information (e.g., headings, subheadings, bolded words).

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Text Structure

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The way a text is organized, including patterns like chronological, cause and effect, or compare and contrast.

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Timeline

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A visual representation showing events in chronological order.

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Graph

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A diagram that represents data visually, often using lines, bars, or pie segments.