Central Idea Flashcard #1 Reteach

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What is the central idea of an argument?

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Claim

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What is the central idea of a literary text, such as a story or poem?

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Theme, moral, or lesson

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What phrase means something similar to 'see it through'?

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Don't give up, whate'er you do.

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What phrase means something similar to 'But remember you are facing/ Just what others have met'?

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You are not alone in facing difficult struggles.

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What does the poet consider more important than failing?

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Continuing to fight or try.

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Define 'claim' in the context of an argument.

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What does 'figurative language' refer to?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is the 'author's purpose'?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does it mean to 'persevere'?

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To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.