6th grade vocabulary

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coherent

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Presented as a unified whole; being consistently and logically connected.

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inference

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A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.

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describe/description

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To explain something in words; the details necessary to give a full and precise account.

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claim

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An assertion of the truth of something, often a value statement, supported by evidence.

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poem

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A literary work, generally composed in verse and using figurative language, typically composed using a set structure.

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theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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argument

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A statement or series of statements for or against something, often supported by evidence.

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textual evidence

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Quotations or paraphrases from a text used to support an argument or claim.