STAAR Test Terms - English I & II

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Evidence

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Proof that supports a claim or argument.

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Relevant

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Being closely connected to something.

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Summarize

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To tell the most important ideas in a concise form.

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Persuade

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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Describe

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To give an account of something using as many details as possible.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements for or against something.

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Claim

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An assertion that something is true, typically without evidence.

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Analyze

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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Interpret

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To explain the meaning of something.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.