ELPAC Academic Language

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to infer (verb)

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to read between the lines; to find the hidden meaning

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the main argument of an essay. the first sentence of a paragraph. (noun)

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Claim

Front

closely connected or related to something. (adjective)

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Relevant

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a view or judgment formed about something, not based on fact or knowledge. (noun)

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Opinion

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a brief statement or account of the main points of something. (noun)

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Summary

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to justify (verb)

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to show or prove to be right or reasonable

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a statement that supports a claim. (noun)

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Evidence

Front

the central idea or message in a text. (noun)

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Theme

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to analyze (verb)

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to examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation

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a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. (noun)

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Simile