ELA Power Words

Front

What does 'compare' mean?

Back

To discover similarities.

Front

What does 'formulate' mean?

Back

To express or put together a theory/plan or to create.

Front

What does 'interpret' mean?

Back

To explain the meaning of a passage in order to make it understandable to others.

Front

What does 'describe' mean?

Back

To tell all about it.

Front

What does 'explain' mean?

Back

To tell how or to make it clear or to write in your own words.

Front

What does 'analyze' mean?

Back

To examine in detail or break apart or study the pieces.

Front

What does 'summarize' mean?

Back

To sum it up or give the short version.

Front

What does 'justify' mean?

Back

To back up with details or give reasons for an argument.

Front

What does 'evaluate' mean?

Back

To assess the value or significance of something.

Front

What does 'contrast' mean?

Back

To discover differences.