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Nonfiction Vocab
Common Core vocabulary words from the 9th grade AIS Nonfiction unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analysis | a close examination of a text, including what the text states explicitly and what is implied |
| Inferences | conclusions reached from evidence and reasoning |
| Central Idea | the main point the author wants to explain or prove; the thesis |
| Summarize | to restate the main ideas and important details of a text in your own words |
| Cause-and-Effect | a text structure used to explain how and why one event or idea led to or influenced another |
| Chronological Order | the arrangement of events or ideas in the order in which they actually occurred over a period of time |
| Comparison-and-Contrast | a text structure used to explain how events or ideas are alike and different |
| Logical Order | an order or sequence that makes sense and is easy for readers to follow |
| Connotations | the positive, negative, or neutral feelings associated with a word |
| Figurative Language | writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally |
| Technical Terms | words that have a specialized meaning in a particular career or field of study |
| Tone | the writer’s attitude toward his or her audience and subject |
| Claim | a supporting fact or argument in a persuasive text; OR a belief of position on a topic that the author asks readers to accept |
| Text Features | titles, headings, or subheadings that highlight and identify key ideas in a text |
| Text Structures | ways of organizing textual support in sentences and paragraphs |
| Author's Point of View | the author’s beliefs, attitudes, and experiences relating to a subject |
| Author's Purpose | the author’s main reason for writing a text |
| Rhetoric | verbal techniques that advance a point of view by creating emphasis and emotional appeal |
| Medium | a particular means or format of communication, such as text, audio, video, or multimedia |
| Factual Evidence | statements that can be proven to be true |
| Fallacious Reasoning | false or faulty logic |
| Logical Appeal | using facts and reasons to persuade an audience |
| Emotional Appeal | using words with strong positive or negative connotations |
| Theme | central idea or message of a text |
| Complexity | the degree to which a text is difficult to understand and analyze |
| Comprehend | to understand the meaning and importance of something |
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