Test Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

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What does the word 'emphasize' mean?

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To highlight or stress something.

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What does the word 'depict' mean?

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To describe something.

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What does it mean to 'analyze the text'?

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To examine the text in detail to understand its meaning and components.

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What is 'textual evidence'?

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A type of evidence found in written texts that supports an argument or claim.

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What does the word 'reveal' mean?

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To show something.

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What does 'summarize the text' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What does 'critique the text' involve?

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To evaluate and analyze the text's strengths and weaknesses.

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What does 'contribute to the idea' mean?

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To add information or insights that enhance the understanding of the idea.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What does 'context' refer to in reading?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.