Literary and Language Terms

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analyze

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analizar - Explain or interpret the text by breaking it into parts such as plot points, literary devices, main idea development, etc.

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consider

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considerar - Present observations and make inferences or judgments about them in the context of the rest of the prompt.

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define

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definir - Clearly state the meaning of a word, phrase, or item; include qualities, traits, or characteristics if helpful to understanding.

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describe

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describir - Give an account of someone or something including all relevant and distinguishing traits and characteristics; OR retell a story briefly, including facts that summarize the essential features.

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explain

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explicar - Present reasons, causes, rationalizations, or justifications for something OR relate how something happens or is done.

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relate

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relatar - Clearly identify or describe connections or relationships between or among two or more ideas.

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summarize

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resumir - List and describe major ideas, concepts, consequences, or information/items. Can also mean to present a brief abstract of main ideas or highlights and relevant details.

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discuss

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conversar - Present significant characteristics, pros and cons, relevant information or research, and the significance of each. Develop the arguments for and against or analyze the advantages, disadvantages, or problems.

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allegory

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alegoría - A story, poem, drama, or speech that symbolizes something else.

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analogy

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analogía - Comparing two things that are similar in some ways but also different.