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to make clear; to make more understandable
clarify
a topic that people have opinions about
issue
something that proves or disproves; facts that make it plain or clear
evidence
to state or express the most important details in a shortened form; usually in chronological (time) order
summarize
tell or show with written or spoken words; point out facts or details
the position or angle from which a story is told
point of view
to measure; to determine the amount of
assess
to say that something is the case without providing evidence
claim
the organization of something, usually in a story or passage; how something is built
structure
examine in order to find the differences between two things
contrast
to discover by going over the evidence step-by-step
trace
to show or prove something to be valid
justify
the specific reason that a person has for writing something
purpose
examine in order to note the similarities between two things
compare
explain
to bring to an end; to arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning
conclude
to show the truth or existence of something by using evidence
prove
to make a judgement
evaluate
an important, unifying idea often answering the question, "What did I learn?"
theme
expand an idea; add details to give strength to an idea or position
develop
give reasons or cite evidence in support or against something under consideration
argue
to deduce, guess, conclude, or figure out from evidence
infer
to quote specifically or to recall
cite
to break down into its parts and examine to determine meaning
analyze
to back up using evidence to justify your answer, opinion, or claim
support