Key Terms and Definitions

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Compare

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To note the similarities between two or more items.

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Contrast

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To note the differences between two or more items.

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Cause

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An event or action that makes something happen.

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Effect

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The result or outcome of an action or event.

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Interaction

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The way two or more individuals, events, or ideas influence each other.

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Concept

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An abstract idea or general notion.

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Structure

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The arrangement of and relations between parts of a text.

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Domain-specific

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Vocabulary specific to a particular subject area.

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Informative

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Providing useful or interesting information.

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Figurative Language

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Words or phrases used in a non-literal way to create effect.