1.2 Central Idea Key Terms and Definitions

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analyze

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to examine something in detail for the purpose of explanation

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central idea

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the most important or central thoughts unifying elements of a text

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implied

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suggested, not directly expressed

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explicit

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so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning

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development

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the act or process to creating something

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facts

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information used as evidence or as part of a report

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definitions

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a statement of the exact meaning of a word

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concrete details

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a specific description of a particular item, person, or place

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quotations

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a group of words taken from a text or conversation that is added by the author.