Academic Words Flashcard (#1-40 multiple choice only)

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To favor one thing over another is called ___

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bias

Front

An author's purpose is to ___ when they are writing to convince the reader.

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persuade

Front

A piece of text that is taken from a larger body of writing.

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excerpt

Front

Proof or facts to support your answer.

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evidence

Front

To make something more clear by giving more details or facts.

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explain

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The main idea or message of a text.

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central idea

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To refer to a source of information in support of an argument.

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cite

Front

A statement that can be supported or proven.

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claim

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To show the differences between two or more things.

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contrast

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To provide a summary of the main points in a text.

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summarize