explained passage

[ɪkˈspleɪnd ˈpæsɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: explained passages
passagem explicada
1. A section of text, speech, or writing that has been made clear or comprehensible through detailed interpretation or clarification
The teacher provided an explained passage from the novel to help students understand the author's intent.
O professor forneceu uma passagem explicada do romance para ajudar os alunos a entender a intenção do autor.
2. A portion of a document or literary work that includes accompanying commentary or annotation
The biblical scholar presented an explained passage with historical context and linguistic analysis.
O estudioso bíblico apresentou uma passagem explicada com contexto histórico e análise linguística.
This term is commonly used in educational contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in literature classes, biblical studies, and academic writing. In Brazil, teachers often provide 'passagens explicadas' to facilitate student comprehension of complex texts, which reflects the educational emphasis on scaffolding student learning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
annotated passageinterpreted passageclarified passagecommented passageelucidated passage
Antonyms / Antônimos
obscure passageunexplained passageunclear passageambiguous passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem explicada
Standard usage in educational and academic contexts
São Paulo
passagem explicada / trecho comentado
Both terms used in academic discourse
Rio de Janeiro
passagem esclarecida
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
passagem explicada / trecho comentado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in educational settings

Related Words

commentaryannotationinterpretationclarificationexegesistextual analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

to break down a passage
to unpack a passage
to walk through a passage
in plain language
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