STAAR Vocabulary Week 2

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Persuade

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To try to make the reader believe a certain way or to influence them.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason the author wrote the story or article.

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Express

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To share thoughts and feelings.

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Diagram

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A drawing with labels that shows parts of an object or how something works.

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Caption

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A short description that gives information about a picture, diagram, or photo.

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Inform

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To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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Entertain

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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Describe

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To give a detailed account of something.

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Evidence

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Facts or information that support a claim or argument.

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Clues

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Hints or pieces of information that help to solve a problem or understand something.