Understanding Key Concepts

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

• To ignore details

• To study something closely to bring out deeper meaning or structure

• To summarize briefly

• To write a fictional story

What is an "argument" in the context of a text?

• A disagreement between characters

• A statement of the meaning or main point of a text

• A list of unrelated facts

• A humorous anecdote

How would you define "articulate"?

• To mumble quietly

• To speak or write clearly and effectively

• To draw a picture

• To sing a song

What is meant by "central idea"?

• The least important detail

• The key points made in a text; the main ideas

• A random thought

• A character's name

What does it mean to "cite evidence"?

• To ignore the text

• To provide examples in a text that support your answer

• To create a fictional story

• To write a poem

What is a "claim"?

• A random guess

• An arguable statement or opinion on an issue, usually supported by facts

• A fictional story

• A list of names

What does "clarify" mean?

• To make clear, explain

• To confuse

• To hide information

• To write a novel

What does it mean to "collaborate"?

• To work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something

• To work alone

• To ignore others

• To argue with a partner

What does "conduct" mean in this context?

• To ignore a task

• To organize and carry out

• To write a letter

• To sing a song

What does it mean to "compare"?

• To find differences

• To find similarities

• To ignore details

• To write a story