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Define/give examples of
Central / Main Idea
Formal vs. Informal Language
Non-Essential Parenthetical Elements
Author’s Purpose
Inference
Affixes, Roots, Suffixes, & Prefixes
Credible Source
Effective Source
Claim
Evidence
Vague pronoun
Subject Pronoun
Object Pronoun
Intensive Pronoun
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- Central / Main Idea
Definition: The most important point or overall message that a text conveys.
Example: For an article titled “How Exercise Improves Mental Health,” the main idea is that regular physical activity benefits psychological well‑being.
- Formal vs. Informal Language
Definition: Formal language follows conventional grammar and polite, professional tone; informal language is conversational, relaxed, and often uses contractions or slang.
Examples: Formal: “I regret to inform you that your application was not accepted.” Informal: “Sorry, you didn’t get in.”
- Non‑Essential Parenthetical Elements
Definition: Words, phrases, or clauses (often set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses) that add extra information but aren’t required for the sentence’s basic meaning. They can be removed without changing the sentence’s core meaning.
Example: “My teacher, an expert in robotics, won an award.” (Remove “an expert in robotics” and the main sentence still works.)
- Author’s Purpose
Definition: The reason the author wrote the text—common purposes are to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.
Example: A public-service brochure aiming to reduce smoking is written to persuade; a textbook chapter on cell division is written to inform.
- Inference
Definition: A conclusion a reader draws based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.
Example: If a story says “The dog’s bowl was empty and the door was open,” you might infer the dog ran outside to hunt for food.
- Affixes, Roots, Suffixes, & Prefixes
Definitions:
- Root: the base part of a word that carries core meaning (e.g., “port” = carry).
- Prefix: an affix added to the beginning of a root to change meaning (e.g., “re-” in “return”).
- Suffix: an affix added to the end of a root to change its form or grammatical function (e.g., “-able” in “readable”).
- Affix: a general term for prefixes and suffixes.
Examples: “transport” (root port + prefix trans-), “happiness” (root happy + suffix -ness).
- Credible Source
Definition: A source that is trustworthy, accurate, and authoritative (often peer‑reviewed, written by experts, published by reputable organizations).
Examples: Peer‑reviewed journal article, government statistics, articles from established academic presses.
- Effective Source
Definition: A source that not only is credible but also directly answers the research question or supports your purpose (relevant, timely, and appropriately detailed).
Example: For a paper on teen vaping rates, an effective source would be the latest CDC report; a credible but ineffective source might be a 20‑year‑old general article on smoking.
- Claim
Definition: A statement or assertion that someone puts forward as true and may try to support or prove.
Example: “Renewable energy will create more jobs than fossil fuels.”
- Evidence
Definition: Facts, data, quotations, examples, or expert testimony used to support a claim.
Example: Employment statistics, study results, expert quotes, or historical examples used to back up the claim about jobs in renewable energy.
- Vague Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun whose antecedent (what it refers to) is unclear, causing confusion.
Example (vague): “When Jamie told Alex that he had won, they cheered.” (Who is “he”? Who is “they”?)
- Subject Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun that functions as the subject of a verb.
Examples: I, you, he, she, we, they. Sentence: “She runs every morning.”
- Object Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.
Examples: me, you, him, her, us, them. Sentence: “The coach congratulated them.”
- Intensive Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun and is identical in form to reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, etc.); it can be removed without changing the sentence’s basic meaning.
Example: “The mayor herself attended the meeting.” (Emphasis on “the mayor”; remove “herself” and the sentence still makes sense.)
Definition: The most important point or overall message that a text conveys.
Example: For an article titled “How Exercise Improves Mental Health,” the main idea is that regular physical activity benefits psychological well‑being.
- Formal vs. Informal Language
Definition: Formal language follows conventional grammar and polite, professional tone; informal language is conversational, relaxed, and often uses contractions or slang.
Examples: Formal: “I regret to inform you that your application was not accepted.” Informal: “Sorry, you didn’t get in.”
- Non‑Essential Parenthetical Elements
Definition: Words, phrases, or clauses (often set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses) that add extra information but aren’t required for the sentence’s basic meaning. They can be removed without changing the sentence’s core meaning.
Example: “My teacher, an expert in robotics, won an award.” (Remove “an expert in robotics” and the main sentence still works.)
- Author’s Purpose
Definition: The reason the author wrote the text—common purposes are to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe.
Example: A public-service brochure aiming to reduce smoking is written to persuade; a textbook chapter on cell division is written to inform.
- Inference
Definition: A conclusion a reader draws based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.
Example: If a story says “The dog’s bowl was empty and the door was open,” you might infer the dog ran outside to hunt for food.
- Affixes, Roots, Suffixes, & Prefixes
Definitions:
- Root: the base part of a word that carries core meaning (e.g., “port” = carry).
- Prefix: an affix added to the beginning of a root to change meaning (e.g., “re-” in “return”).
- Suffix: an affix added to the end of a root to change its form or grammatical function (e.g., “-able” in “readable”).
- Affix: a general term for prefixes and suffixes.
Examples: “transport” (root port + prefix trans-), “happiness” (root happy + suffix -ness).
- Credible Source
Definition: A source that is trustworthy, accurate, and authoritative (often peer‑reviewed, written by experts, published by reputable organizations).
Examples: Peer‑reviewed journal article, government statistics, articles from established academic presses.
- Effective Source
Definition: A source that not only is credible but also directly answers the research question or supports your purpose (relevant, timely, and appropriately detailed).
Example: For a paper on teen vaping rates, an effective source would be the latest CDC report; a credible but ineffective source might be a 20‑year‑old general article on smoking.
- Claim
Definition: A statement or assertion that someone puts forward as true and may try to support or prove.
Example: “Renewable energy will create more jobs than fossil fuels.”
- Evidence
Definition: Facts, data, quotations, examples, or expert testimony used to support a claim.
Example: Employment statistics, study results, expert quotes, or historical examples used to back up the claim about jobs in renewable energy.
- Vague Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun whose antecedent (what it refers to) is unclear, causing confusion.
Example (vague): “When Jamie told Alex that he had won, they cheered.” (Who is “he”? Who is “they”?)
- Subject Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun that functions as the subject of a verb.
Examples: I, you, he, she, we, they. Sentence: “She runs every morning.”
- Object Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.
Examples: me, you, him, her, us, them. Sentence: “The coach congratulated them.”
- Intensive Pronoun
Definition: A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun and is identical in form to reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, etc.); it can be removed without changing the sentence’s basic meaning.
Example: “The mayor herself attended the meeting.” (Emphasis on “the mayor”; remove “herself” and the sentence still makes sense.)
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