(Academic Language) Vocabulary Quiz - List #1

Definition: to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc. to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.

• Determine

• Cite

• Theme

• Textual Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Definition: a literary device used commonly in literature and in daily life where logical deductions are made based on premises assumed to be true.

• Development

• Inference

• Cite

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Definition: explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

• Textual Evidence

• Cite

• Interpret

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Definition: verified text that has been collected from the original source or document that supports a thesis or an argument, often appearing as a quotation or descriptive text.

• Determine

• Inference

• Interpret

• Textual Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Definition: is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature

• Theme

• Cite

• Inference

• Textual Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6