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to examine in detail to identify important elements

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analyze

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To find the similarities and differences in literary selections

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compare/contrast

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distinguish, tell apart and recognize differences between two or more items.

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differentiate

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to quote from the text as an example

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cite

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to write about a topic in detail taking into account different ideas and opinions

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discuss

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to make a judgment or decision based on reasoning

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draw a conclusion

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to determine the significance of something.

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evaluate

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Use detail to tell how and why.

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explain

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to argue/defend your position in support of something

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justify

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to explain the main points of an original text in your own words

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summarize