Standardized Test Vocabulary

Arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end

Back up with details and evidence

to show or prove something clearly and convincingly by giving examples and providing evidence

Estimate or judge the value of

An author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story

Combine the parts into a coherent whole

Sequence of events in a story

To draw a conclusion about the subject being asked.

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Give an account of, tell about, give a word picture of using details and examples

Show how the facts or ideas are different

Present a detailed argument or consideration

An author's reason for creating a piece-may be to explain, inform, entertain, persuade.

Systematically and critically examine each of the facts

Make clear by citing examples

A speaker or writer suggests an idea without expressing it outright or directly

Explain the differences between the examples provided

A speaker or character who tells a story

To convince someone to do or believe something

Show how the facts or ideas are similar

Establish the essential characteristics of

Determine the value, significance, or worth of

Present the subject at hand in understandable terms

The key point made in a written passage; the chief topic

To bring together or combine

Set forth the meaning or make something clear

Explain the main points

Show or prove to be right or reasonable

Use specific facts or examples from a text or document

A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader

Draw a conclusion based on given facts; predict, generalize

Review in detail, step by step