ELA Academic Vocabulary

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Text Feature

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When the test opinions are used to emphasize points or information within a text.

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Delineate

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To describe or outline with precision, often used when tracing an argument.

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Cite

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To quote, especially as an authority, as well as in reference to evidence.

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Transition

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A movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another.

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Analogy

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A similarity between like features of two things, used for comparison.

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Textual Evidence

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Evidence from a text that supports an argument or claim.

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Evaluate

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To assess or appraise the value or significance of something.

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Analyze

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To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Compare

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To note the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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Infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.