Power Words

What does it mean to analyze something?

• To make something clear by describing it in more detail

• To examine something carefully in order to understand it better or to break it down into smaller parts

• To give a brief statement of the main points of something

• To identify similarities between two or more things

Which term means to make something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts?

• Summarize

• Compare

• Explain

• Evaluate

What is the definition of summarize?

• To give a brief statement of the main points of something

• To give an account of something by providing details about it

• To identify differences between two or more things

• To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something

What does it mean to describe something?

• To identify similarities between two or more things

• To give an account of something by providing details about it

• To explain the meaning of information or actions

• To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

What does compare mean?

• To identify differences between two or more things

• To explain the meaning of information or actions

• To identify similarities between two or more things

• To arrange or group things based on shared characteristics

What is the meaning of contrast?

• To identify similarities between two or more things

• To identify differences between two or more things

• To give a brief statement of the main points of something

• To recognize and name something or someone

What does it mean to interpret something?

• To explain the meaning of information or actions

• To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something

• To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To back up a statement or idea with evidence or examples

What is the definition of evaluate?

• To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something

• To talk about a topic in detail, considering different ideas or opinions

• To arrange or group things based on shared characteristics

What does infer mean?

• To recognize and name something or someone

• To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

• To give an account of something by providing details about it

• To identify differences between two or more things

What does it mean to identify something?

• To recognize and name something or someone

• To explain the meaning of information or actions

• To give a brief statement of the main points of something

• To talk about a topic in detail, considering different ideas or opinions