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Examining Character
Vocabulary
| Key Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| examining | to look at closely |
| character | person in a story or play |
| stereotype | a generalisation about a group of people |
| opinion | a viewpoint |
| prejudice | an opinion formed beforehand |
| author | a writer |
| appearance | the way someone looks |
| relationship | how people or things are connected |
| language | the words we use |
| attitude | an outlook or position on something |
| analyse | break into separate parts and discuss |
| compare | examine two things and pick out similarities |
| contrast | examine two things and pick oout differences |
| consider | give opinions about the information given |
| critize | make judgements |
| debate | consider both sides of the question and come to a conclusion |
| define | give the meaning |
| describe | give a detailed account |
| discuss | consider both sides and maybe compare or contrast |
| explain | make an idea clear with reasons |
| evaluate | give your opinion or refer to those of critics. Support with evidence. |
| illustrate | explain through examples |
| interpret | explain the meaning of a text |
| outline | give all the main ideas relating to the subject |
| prove | support fully with facts |
| relate | show the connection between ideas |
| review | go back over earlier points briefly |
| sketch | give main ideas briefly |
| state | explain precisely |
| summarise | give a brief version |