english #28

significant

important

contribute

to add to

prompt

question

demonstrate

to show

omit

leave out

distinguish

point out a difference

infer

to come to a logical conclusion

rephrase

to retell using different words

evaluate

to find the importance or worth of something

central idea

the most important point an author is trying to make about a topic. (theme + main idea)

chronological

sequence or order of events

convey

to communicate

subjective

statement based on personal feelings

objective

statement based on facts (without feelings)

anecdote

funny or interesting story you tell about your life

undermine

weaken

dilemma

problem

subsequently

the thing that comes next

universal

true for all

paradox

statement that goes against common sense but may still be true

oxymoron

figure of speech in which contradictory words are connected together (seriously funny, original copy, plastic glasses, clearly confused)

unfold

to reveal or show thought or information

consequently

as a result

hinder

to take away from

assert

state fact or belief

determine

to find out or come to a decision about by investigation or reasoning

irony

intended meaning is the opposite of what is expected

tone

attitude or general character of a piece of writing and related to the attitude of the writer or speaker

mood

how a piece of writing makes the reader feel

excerpt

a portion of an article