SBAC English Vocab

Illustrate

• To explain something using examples, pictures, or charts.

• To summarize information in a brief manner.

• To analyze data and draw conclusions.

• To compare and contrast different ideas.

Evaluate

• To judge how good, important, or useful something is.

• To create a detailed plan for a project.

• To analyze data without making a decision.

• To summarize information in a brief manner.

Paraphrase

• To repeat something verbatim.

• To say something in your own words.

• To summarize a text without changing its meaning.

• To translate a text into another language.

Argument/position/claim/assertion/opinion

• A strong belief or idea that someone writes as a statement.

• A casual remark made in conversation.

• A question posed to provoke thought.

• A summary of someone's life experiences.

Reasons

• Information that supports an opinion or argument.

• A type of evidence that is always true.

• A personal belief without any justification.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

Cite

• To use quotes or information from a text to support your answer or opinion.

• To summarize a text without using direct quotes.

• To provide a personal opinion without reference to any text.

• To analyze a text and provide a critique.

Tone

• The way an author feels about a topic, shown through their writing.

• The main idea of a text.

• The structure of a poem or story.

• The use of figurative language in writing.

Reflect

• To think deeply about something.

• To ignore a situation or problem.

• To act without consideration.

• To express emotions openly.

Support

• To give evidence or reasons to prove an idea.

• To provide financial assistance for a project.

• To agree with someone's opinion without evidence.

• To create a barrier against opposing views.

Compare/contrast

• To find how things are alike (compare) or different (contrast).

• To analyze the similarities only.

• To evaluate the differences only.

• To summarize the main points of a text.