ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

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to examine it closely and interpret its meaning

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What term describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

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effect

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What is the "intent" of a piece of writing?

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The reason or purpose for writing it

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In reasoning, what is an "assumption"?

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A belief or premise taken for granted without proof

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What does "sequence" refer to in writing?

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The arrangement of events in chronological order

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Categorize information in a text

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To organize it into groups or types

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Process of breaking down a complex idea into smaller parts for examination.

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analyze

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Drama

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A genre characterized by conflict and emotion

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What is the "main point" or main idea of a piece of writing?

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The central idea or message

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What does it mean to "determine" something in the context of reading or writing?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence or reasoning