ELA II Air Test Terms

6. the positive or negative emotions that are connected to a word (ex. proud is positive, arrogant is negative)
7. the dictionary definition of a word.
8. Provide examples or clarify a point by giving more details or descriptions.
9. a claim that is made in response to an initial claim that was initially brought forward by the author.
12. Examine something in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
13. Explain the meaning of something or make sense of it.
14. Identify similarities and differences between two or more items.
16. Say or estimate that something will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
17. Assess and judge the significance, worth, or quality of something.
18. Identify the differences between two or more items.

1. the central idea of your paragraph or essay and should be the last sentence of your introduction paragraph.
2. Give a brief statement of the main points and key details of something.
3. Combine different elements to form a coherent whole.
4. Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
5. Examine something in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
6. Quote or mention as evidence or justification for an argument or statement.
10. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
11. Deduce or conclude information based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.
15. Make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving reasons for it.