RL.7.1, RI.7.1, L.7.5 - Inference & Textual Evidence

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Connotation

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An abstract meaning evoked by a work in addition to, or beyond, its literal meaning.

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Literal

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The definition of a word without emotional or cultural context; the dictionary meaning of a word.

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Cite

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Make reference to; to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.).

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Analyze

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Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

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Analysis

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

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Textual Evidence

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Quotations, summaries, or paraphrases from a text used to support an argument or claim.

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Implicit Meaning

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An idea or meaning that is suggested but not directly stated in the text.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Theme

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.