topics
the subjectof a text, or what the text is about
main ideas
the most important point being made by the author.
unstated topic or
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In these instances, the readermust read every sentence of the text and try to come up with an overarching idea that is supported by each of those sentences.
supporting details
provides evidence and backing for the main point.
a logical conclusion must be...
supported directly by the text.
explicit evidence is when the author...
tells the reader exactly what is meant
evidence that includes the author's interpretation or perspective of events is called...
explicit evidence
what type of evidence gives descriptions that you can make an inference to come to a logical conclusion
implicit evidence
first, next, then, and last these words show the reader the relationship between each step and help the reader better understand the process as a whole these are considered....
signal words
what are the uses of italics?
- to emphasize
- a word is put in italics when it is being discussed as a word; that is, when it is being defined or its used in a sentence and is being described.
-titles of long or large works, like books, magazines, long operas, and epic poems
short works are placed in ....
quotation marks
arthurs use Italiacs to ...
create a tone of high emotion, while others are more restrained in their use, suggesting calm and reason
footnote
listed at the bottom of a pagewhich lists where facts andfigures within that document page were obtained.
endnote
is similar to a footnote, but differs in the fact that it is listed at the end of paragraphs and chaptersof a document, instead of the bottom of each page of the document.
a glossary does not have the definitions of all words, like a dictionary....
but instead gives the definitions of the important terms within that particular book which are either uncommon or newly introduced.
where is the glossary located?
back of book
where are most index's found?
in a nonfiction book
what are the three components of a topic in the index ?
-lists the topics in alphabetical order
-has subtopics under the main topics listed in alphabetical order
-when a topic is spread over several pages, the index will connect these pages with a dash.
preface
a note that explains the background of the book or introduction
A pie chart is also known as __________________, what is a pie chart effective at showing?
circle graph, how a single entity is divided into parts
Bar graphs are used to illustrate sets of numerical data how?
The graph has a vertical axis (along which numbers are listed) and a horizontal axis (along which categories, words, or some other indicators are placed).
what is a line graph typically used for?
used for measuring trends over time
what is a pictograph?
-generally in the horizontal orientation
-must have a key that defines the picture or symbol and gives the quantity each picture or symbol represents.
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what can be either proved or disproved?
a fact
what conveys an author's personal thoughts or feelings?
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