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power verbs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| interpret | explain the meaning; make clear |
| analyze | break apart, study the pieces |
| evaluate | judge consider |
| summarize | sum it up; give a short version |
| explain | make clear; put it in your own words |
| synthesizing | take pieces to make whole |
| justify | give good reason; defend |
| establish | state point in a firm and lasting position |
| examine | look at; inspect |
| describe | tell about; explain |
| purpose | specific reasons for writing or speaking |
| audience | specific person or group of people the writer is trying to convince |
| claim | an assertion of something as true, real or factual |
| evidence | knowledge or data on which to base belief, used to prove truth or falsehood |
| reasoning | logical conclusions, judgments or inferences based on evidence |
| counterclaim ( concession/refutation) | a claim based on knowledge of the other side of a controversial issue used to demonstrate understanding of the audience, expertise in the subject and credibility. |
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