ACT Vocabulary Flashcards

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Accurate

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Free from error; correct in all details. Often tested in grammar/editing.

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Analyze

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Break down a passage or idea into parts to understand how it works.

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Antagonist

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The force or character that opposes the protagonist.

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Argument

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A claim plus evidence that the author uses to persuade.

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Assess

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Judge the value, strength, or importance of something in the text.

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Assume

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Accept something as true without proof; often tested when authors rely on hidden assumptions.

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Attitude

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How the author feels about the subject (positive, negative, or neutral).

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Author’s purpose

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Why the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, or entertain).

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Bias

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A one-sided or unfair preference in a passage.

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Cite

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Quote or refer to a specific piece of text as evidence.