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 To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

What is analyze 

100

An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

what is argument

100

 A brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about.

what is a central idea

100

quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work

what is cite

100

To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

what is claim

200

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

what is connotation

200

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

What is dramatic irony

200

The available body of facts or information indicates whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

What is evidence

200

Fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity

What is explicit

200

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

what is diction
300

Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

What is interpret

300

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

What is inference

300

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.

What is humor

300

the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

what is denotation

300

A type of communication that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning

What is figurative language 

400

Formal classification, informal classification, comparison, partitioning, segmenting, cause/effect, and problem/solution.

What is organizational pattern

400

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

What is nuance

400

a claim made to rebut a previous claim

what is counterclaim

400

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

What is irony

400

The action of introducing something.

What in introduction

500

A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

What is point of view

500

The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.

What is reasoning 

500

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

What is theme

500

a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

what is thesis
500

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation.

what is tone

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