STAAR ENGLISH II ESSENTIAL TERMS AND CONCEPTS

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attitude

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a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings

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characterize

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describe or portray the qualities or peculiarities of

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compare

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examine and note the similarities or differences of

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conclude

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decide by reasoning

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contrast

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put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

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depict

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give a description of

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description

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a statement that represents something in words

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effective

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producing or capable of producing an intended result

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emphasize

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stress or single out as important

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express

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communicate beliefs or opinions