A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

an ending or wrap-up for your writing

the central or most important idea about a topic that the writer wants to communicate to readers.

the person or thing the passage is about--usually one or two words

The topic of a text. What the text is about.

something that actually exists and can be proven true

a summary free from opinions or bias.

to bear or hold up; serve as a foundation for*any material that serves to prove a claim

Facts, statistics, examples, stories, quotations, definitions, reasons, comparisons which support yo

information or facts that support or add more to the main idea

The most important point the writer is trying to make is DIRECTLY stated.

not stated directly in the text; implied

Important to the highest degree

A personal judgement or belief about a person or thing

give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing