Literary Terms and Concepts

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Main idea

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The most important idea or central point in a text or passage.

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Theme

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The central idea that repeats in a story. What lesson is being taught?

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Reliable Source

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A source that can be trusted to provide accurate and reliable information.

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Secondary Source

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A work that interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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Synthesize

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To combine different ideas, elements, or information into a unified and coherent whole.

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Text Structure

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The organizational pattern an author uses to present ideas in a text, such as chronological, cause and effect, or problem-solution formats.

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Credibility

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The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

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Editing

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The process of preparing a written piece for publication by correcting grammar, spelling, and mechanics.

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Graphic Feature

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Images, charts, or other visual elements included in a text to enhance understanding.

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Inquiry

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The process of investigating or seeking information to gain knowledge about a subject.