Academic Language 1-6

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ANALYSIS / a·nal·y·sis /

noun: detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. “What is
your analysis of

the text?” synonyms: examination, investigation, inspection, interpretation

ARGUMENT / ar·gu·ment /

noun: a logical presentation of a position on a topic; a writer’s overall point to be
made.

“There is a strong argument for submitting a formal request.” synonyms:
reasoning, claim

CITE / cite /

verb: quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an
argument or

statement, especially in a scholarly work: “Be sure to cite all of your sources.”

synonyms: quote, reference

ARTICULATE / ar·tic·u·late/

1. verb: express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.: “They were unable to
articulate their

emotions". synonyms: express, voice, give voice to, communicate, declare, state

2. adjective: (of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to
speak fluently and

coherently.: ..."He provided an articulate account of their experiences". synonyms:

eloquent,,well-spoken

CLAIM / claim /

verb: state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing
evidence or

proof.: "He claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family"

synonyms : assert, affirm, argue

noun: an assertion of the truth of something,"He was dogged by the claim that he
had CIA links"

synonyms: assertion, declaration, affirmation

CONNOTATION / con·no·ta·tion /

noun: an idea or feeling attached to a word in addition to its literal or primary
meaning.: "the word

“discipline” has unhappy connotations of punishment for some people. synonyms:
association,

feeling, nuance, flavor