Unit 1 Vocabulary - RLA On-Level

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Paraphrase

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Simplifying a passage in clear terms to be more universally understood.

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Text Evidence

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Text evidence refers to paraphrased or directly quoted details from a text that support a reader's claim, thought, inference, or analysis about the text.

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Inquiry

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A formal investigation into a subject or topic.

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Reliable Source

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A qualified and dependable source for information - credible and true.

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Context

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The whole of a conversation, written work or situation.

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Main Idea

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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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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Theme

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The underlying message or the big idea of a literary work.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.