ELA Academic Vocabulary

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Demonstrate

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To describe, explain, display or illustrate through examples.

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Explicit

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Clear, leaving no room for interpretation, leaving nothing implied.

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Analyze

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To break down into its parts and examine them to determine meaning.

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Contrast

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Examine in order to note significant differences between two or more things.

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Argument

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A process of reasoning, a discussion involving different points of view, a set of reasons why something is true.

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Cite

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To quote or refer to a source as evidence for an argument or statement.

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Infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points of something.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help to clarify its meaning.

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Theme

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative or piece of writing.