Vocabulary

Question 1

If a question asks you to CONTRAST, it is asking you to…

Answer 1

explain the differences between 2 or more things

Question 2

If a question asks you to COMPARE, it is asking you to…

Answer 2

explain the similarities between 2 or more things

Question 3

If a question asks you to DESCRIBE, it is asking you to…

Answer 3

use detail to create a picture in words

Question 4

If a question asks you to ILLUSTRATE, it is asking you to…

Answer 4

provide examples to support a point

Question 5

If a question asks you to ANALYZE, it is asking you to…

Answer 5

use what the text states + draw your own inferences and conclusions

Question 6

If a question asks you to ARGUE, it is asking you to…

Answer 6

take a viewpoint on an issue and give reasons to support that opinion

Question 7

If a question asks you to DISCUSS, it is asking you to…

Answer 7

examine in detail

Question 8

If a question asks you to INTERPRET, it is asking you to…

Answer 8

give the meaning or significance of something

Question 9

If a question asks you to IDENTIFY, it is asking you to…

Answer 9

point out specific persons, places, things, or characteristics

Question 10

Ethos

Answer 10

Using your credibility to persuade someone

Question 11

Pathos

Answer 11

Using emotion to persuade someone

Question 12

Logos

Answer 12

Using logic to persuade someone