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Gist: Examine how the author uses specific words in relation to context and the author’s purpose, determining whether the author uses the words literally or figuratively and analyzing how their meaning affects the text. For example, students might track how Madison uses the word faction over the course of Federalist No. 10.

 What are the different possible meanings of this word or phrase as it is used in this text?

 How do the author’s words reflect or respond to the original setting, occasion, or audience?

 How would this subject be described in a newspaper or blog, for example?

 How do the author’s words and phrases contribute to the meaning of the text?