Academic Vocabulary II

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The author ____________ the setting so the reader can visualize it.

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describes

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To express an idea in a clear and detailed manner.

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explain

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To estimate, measure, or note the similarities between two or more items.

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compare

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This chart is usually used to ____________ two items.

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compare and contrast

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Observing similarities and differences is known as _____________.

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Compare & Contrast

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A brief section taken from a larger text is called an ____________.

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excerpt

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To refer to a source of information in support of an argument is to ____________ it.

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cite

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To recognize and name something is to ____________ it.

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identify

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The act of examining two or more items to highlight their differences is called ____________.

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contrast

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A visual representation of data is often used to ____________ information.

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interpret and analyze