Mrs. Kalitan Grade 7 Academic Vocabulary Practice ***

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Analysis

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This process is a method of studying the nature of something or determining its essential features and their relations.

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Character

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A person, animal, or other being that is represented in a work of art, such as a book, play, or movie.

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Central Idea

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The main point or key message that an author is trying to convey in a piece of writing.

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Supporting Details

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Facts, examples, or other information that help explain, clarify, or prove the main idea of a piece of writing.

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Cite

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To quote a passage, book, or author.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Theme

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The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular event, statement, or idea.

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Perspective

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A particular attitude or way of regarding something; a point of view.