Academic Words Flashcard (#1-40 multiple choice only)

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What is the term for the text you are reading to get information?

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source

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What do you call proof or facts that support your answer?

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evidence

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What type of figurative language gives human-like qualities to an animal or object?

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personification

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What is a type of figurative language that includes two opposite words that form one idea?

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oxymoron

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What does it mean to quote a text in order to use it as evidence for an answer?

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cite

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.

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What is inference?

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