SBAC English Vocab

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Analyze

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To break something down into smaller parts to understand it better.

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word (like 'hot' and 'cold').

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Apply

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To use something for a purpose or in a situation.

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Argue

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To give reasons or evidence to support an idea or opinion.

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Argument/position/claim/assertion/opinion

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A strong belief or idea that someone writes as a statement.

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Author’s purpose

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The reason why an author writes something (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.).

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Author’s point of view or perspective

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What the author thinks or feels about a topic.

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Central Idea/main idea/controlling idea

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The most important idea in a text.

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Cite

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To use quotes or information from a text to support your answer or opinion.

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Clarify

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To make something clearer and easier to understand.