PSSA Vocabulary

When you show the likeness between two things, you _________.

• Effect

• Compare

• Analyze

• Discuss

To _____________ is to provide proof of your answer by using an example.

• Examine

• List

• Persuade

• Demonstrate

When asked to ___________, you must provide a definition for a word or phrase.

• Define

• Contrast

• Justify

• Review

If you want to ___________ others, you must provide reasoning or an argument to do something

• Interpret

• Outline

• Justify

• Persuade

To _________ is to “read between the lines” and draw conclusions.

• Interpret

• Cause

• Comment

• Justify

When you ___________ something, you provide reasons for your conclusions.

• Contrast

• Justify

• Demonstrate

• Effect

Which PSSA term matches the following definition?

To talk and/or write with an understanding of both sides of an issue.

• Comment

• Analyze

• Discuss

• Review

Which PSSA vocabulary term matches the following definition?

Matter to give action and resolution

• Effect

• Persuade

• Examine

• Cause

Which PSSA vocabulary term matches the following definition?

A change or result of an action

• Effect

• List

• Demonstrate

• Cause

When asked to _________, you must provide an answer that explains “why.”

• Interpret

• Analyze

• Explain

• Outline