Literary Terms and Analysis

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Analyze

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Examine in detail to understand meaning or identify essential features.

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Compare

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Identify similarities between two or more items.

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Contrast

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Identify differences between two or more items.

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Infer

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Draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.

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Summarize

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Provide a brief statement of the main points.

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Evaluate

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Assess the value or significance of something.

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Describe

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Give a detailed account of something.

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Explain

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Make clear by providing details and reasons.

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Interpret

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Explain the meaning of information or actions.

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Predict

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Make an educated guess about what will happen next.