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break it down and explain the parts
2.
figure it out based on the evidence
3.
show how things are different
4.
make it clear by giving details or reasons
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figure out what something means (especially a quote or phrase)
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the author's attitude (serious, playful, and sad)
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how the characters or ideas affect each other
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the author's main point or opinion
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the message or lesson in a literary text
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how the text is organized (chronological, compare/contrast, cause/effect, etc)
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(tone) wanting to revenge; acting out of a desire to hurt back
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(character) distrustful of others' motives; expecting the worst
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(character) hopeful and confident about the future
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(tone) gently sad or thoughtful in a serious way
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(mood) using irony to mock or convey contempt
21.
the hints found in a text to find the meaning of the word
23.
short version of the text that includes only the key points
24.
judge or decide how strong or effective something is
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the time and place in which a story occurs, including the environment, atmosphere, and social context
