Vocabulary 3

Front

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement

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cite or citation

Front

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

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claim

Front

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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explicit

Front

implied though not plainly expressed

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implicit

Front

Express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

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paraphrase

Front

A quote, paraphrase, or summary from a text that supports a specific argument or claim that is being made.

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textual evidence

Front

using logic or reasoning to figure something out that isn’t specifically stated

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infer

Front

Using inference to make an assumption or a judgment based on the information or evidence given.

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Drawing a conclusion

Front

Using inference to make an educated guess at what will happen next

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prediction

Front

writing that uses ordinary sentences

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prose