Reading

Topic sentence

1st sentence of every paragraph in TEAS (not always)

Supporting details

Found in the same paragraph as the topic sentence

Main idea

Last sentence of the first paragraph

(Find it quickly, then move on in the exam)

Summary

The first sentence of the last paragraph (opposite to main idea)

3 main parts of summarizing text

1. Main idea

2. Main characters

3. Events

When paraphrasing to summarize, what is important to keep in mind?

1. Use your own words

2. Write chronologically

3. Be objective

Contradiction

a situation/idea where two things oppose with each other

what is “every now and then” mean?

Occasionally/ irregular intervals/ sporadically, from time to time

What is "sporadic” mean?

Occurring occasionally and irregularly, unpredictable patterns

What is Denotation?

The dictionary definition of a word

What is Connotation? (positive connotation vs. negative connotation)

Emotions or ideas implied by a particular word or phrase.

e.g.

cheap = inexpensive; suggests a smart purchase.

cheap = poor quality