Context Clues: A Clue about an Unfamiliar Term or Word

Context Clues - something in the sentence or selection that gives a clue about an unfamiliar term or word.

EXAMPLE: To debellate a country means to conquer it.

Facts - statements which can be proven or verified.
EXAMPLE: The sun rises in the east.

Inference - can be proven to be right/wrong with move info.

Opinions - statement which can be neither proven nor verified.
EXAMPLE: The early morning sun rising from the east is a beautiful sight to behold.

Logical - statement is true.

Not Logical - statement is false.

Critical Reading - can distinguish one from the other

Bias - refers to the author's opinion or stand or point of view.

Prejudice - suggests narrow-mindedness and intolerance.

Logical Fallacies - The kind of support the text uses to validate a claim are also important points to evaluate.

3 types of support for generalizations or conclusion: 1. Reason or argument - explains why a claim is acceptable. 2. Evidence - show why a conclusion can be considered as reasonable or valid. 3. Emotional appeal - presents th value of the claim or conclusion.

A critical reader discerns the truthfulness and usefulness of an article by comparing materials and deciding on which one is more logical/makes more sense.

Main Idea - central point of the text, can either be stated or implied.

Supporting Details - They either directly or indirectly support the central point of the passage.

2 types or supporting details: 1. Major Details - directly support the topic sentence. 2. Minor Details - directly support the major details.

General Ideas - applies to many items or ideas.
EXAMPLE: color; shoes

Specific Ideas - refers to a particular item.
EXAMPLE: purple, yellow; high heels, slippers