ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What does the term 'recall' mean?

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To remember something.

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What does the word 'evaluate' mean?

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To carefully consider the value of something.

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To give reasons in favor of or against something is to _________.

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Argue.

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What does 'analyze' mean?

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To learn about the relationship between the parts of something through detailed examination.

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What is an 'effect'?

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A change that results from a cause.

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What does 'identify' mean?

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To recognize or establish what something is.

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What is the meaning of 'discuss'?

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To talk about something with another person or group.

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What does 'context' refer to?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.