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Test Taking Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| analogy | drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect such as words having a similar relationship |
| analyze | break down into parts and explain the parts |
| atlas | reference book that contains maps |
| bibliography | list of sources used as reference |
| biography | story of a person's life written by another person |
| chronological order | events put in order in which they occurred |
| classify | arrange into groups by common qualities |
| compare | to tell how things or people are alike |
| concept | Grouping of objects, events, or ideas that have similar characteristics. |
| conclude | determine something based on information and reasoning |
| conflict | struggle between opposing forces or people |
| consecutive | one after another in order |
| contrast | to tell how things or people are different |
| demonstrate | describe, explain, or illustrate a concept using examples. evidence and details |
| equation | a statement, usually math, that two expressions are equal |
| evaluate | use evidence or standards to make judgement about the strengths and weaknesses of a position on a particular issue |
| evidence | your basis for belief or disbelief |
| exponent | a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself |
| external conflict | struggle from an outside force |
| fiction | not true, made up - Example |
| generalization | detailed facts to broad statement |
| infer | make an educated guest based on facts or evidence |
| internal conflict | struggle from a need, a desire, or emotion from within |
| magazine | periodical |
| non-fiction | true or informational material Example |
| persuade | use evidence to convince |
| predict | guess as to what will happen next based on clues or evidence |
| quantity | number indicating how much or how many |
| summarize | retell major ideas in your own words |
| support | details or information that prove a concept |
| variable | symbol, usually a letter, that takes the place of a value in a math problem |
| verify | prove true or correct by evidence |
| trace | list in steps, outline |
| critize | make judgements. criticism often involves analysis |
| formulate | create, come up with, make |
| describe | explain |
| explain | tell how it works, describe |
| justify | provide information to support given action or beliefs. Try to show that something is right/true. |
| define | state a complete and clear meaning for a word |
| discuss | consider and debate or argue the pros and cons of an issue. |
| enumerate | list several ideas, aspects, events, things, qualities, reasons, ect. |