Educational Terms and Concepts

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Analyze

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to examine something in detail

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Interpret

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to explain the meaning of something

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Infer

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to make a logical guess based on evidence

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Evaluate

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to judge or determine the value of something

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Compare

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to find similarities

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Contrast

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to find differences

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Summarize

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to briefly state the main points

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Predict

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to guess what will happen next

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Theme

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the central idea or message

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Tone

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the author’s attitude toward the subject