ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What is the theme of a piece of writing?

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The theme is the main subject or underlying message of the writing.

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What does it mean to organize things?

Back

To arrange things in an order that makes them easy to find.

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What does it mean to affect something?

Back

To cause a change in something.

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What does it mean to refer to something?

Back

To look back at or mention something.

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What does it mean to differentiate between two things?

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To recognize the differences between two (or more) things.

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What is the definition of 'analyze'?

Back

To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What does 'assess' mean?

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To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

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What is a synonym for 'claim'?

Back

To assert or state something as a fact.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more things.

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What is the meaning of 'effect'?

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A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.