STAAR Vocabulary ELAR

Define 'cite' in the context of ELAR vocabulary.

• To ride a bike

• To bake a cake

• To reference or quote a source of information to support an argument or claim.

• To paint a picture

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• Analyze means to rush through quickly

• Analyze means to guess randomly

• Analyze means to ignore completely

• Examine methodically and in detail

Define the term 'infer'.

• To guess without evidence

• To ignore facts

• To prove with certainty

• To deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning.

What does 'interpret' mean in ELAR?

• To cook food over a fire

• To ride a bicycle

• To explain the meaning of something or to understand and explain the significance of information or a text.

• To build a house

What does 'articulate' mean in the context of ELAR?

• To speak in a language other than one's native language.

• To express ideas or feelings clearly and effectively in speech or writing.

• To remain silent.

• To confuse or complicate a simple concept.

Define 'narrate' in the context of ELAR.

• To argue against a particular point of view.

• To provide a summary of an event or story without adding personal commentary.

• To tell a story or describe a series of events.

• To convert a novel into a film script.

It's a good idea to _____ prices before you spend a lot of money on a purchase.

• classical

• compare

• critique

• clarity

You can trust Maria, She's my _____ and I tell her all my secrets.

• context

• confidant

• analyze

• critique

What is the meaning of 'persuade' in ELAR?

• To force someone to do something against their will.

• To provide factual information without bias.

• To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

• To ignore the opinions or wishes of others.

Sometimes writers are hard to understand, but she wrote with great _____.

• audience

• credibility

• clarity

• confidant