Vocabulary Review

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The central idea means.....

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The most important point or the main message of a story, article, or text.

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Clarify means.....

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Explain why or how your evidence proves your claim.

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Thesis means...

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A sentence that establishes the main argument or point of an essay or writing.

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Explicative means....

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Writing or speaking that provides clear details to help someone understand something.

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The structure of the text means.....

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The way a text is organized, such as comparing ideas, listing steps, or explaining causes and effects.

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Textual evidence means.....

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Details or quotes from a text that support your ideas or answers.

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Argument means.....

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A statement you are trying to prove.

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Supporting details means.....

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Information that backs up the main idea or thesis.

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Conclusion means.....

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The final part of a text that summarizes the main points.

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Main idea means.....

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The primary point or concept that the author wants to convey.