OST Academic Language

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Excerpt

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A short passage from a longer text.

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To tell or show; point out details & facts

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Describe

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Analyzing a text involves:

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Breaking down the theme and structure of a text.

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Impact in writing refers to:

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The way an author's choice affects the reader or the meaning of a text.

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To write about differences is to:

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Contrast

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What does it mean to analyze?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To identify similarities between two or more things.