English 2 Honours/ Group 1 Vocab

SYDIBT

Analysis (n.) / Analyze (v.)

Analysis - singular noun; Analyses - plural noun

1. the separating of any one thing into its smaller parts; breaking apart something to better understand it

Sediment analyses suggest ancient people reached the lake during a dry stretch when the region’s rivers and lakes were shrinking.

2. The  process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features and their relations:

The student was asked to provide an analysis of the text.

Analyze - verb

1. to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of

2. to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of:

Saying that it was still analyzing the data, the company did not provide such specifics as how many people died in each group.

Assert (v.) / Assertion (n.) / Assertive (adj.)

Assert - verb (used with object)

1. to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm:

He asserted his innocence of the crime.

2. to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.).
   
   Assertion - noun 

   1. a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason:

   a mere assertion;

   an unwarranted assertion.

   2. an act of asserting.

   Use the language of the prompt to form your assertion.
   
   Assertive - adjective

   1. confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic:

   He is too assertive as a salesman.

   1. confident and direct when trying to get what one wants or saying what one wants to say.`

Cite (v.) / Citation (n.)

Cite - verb (used with object),cit·ed, cit·ing.

1. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority:

He cited the Constitution in his defense.

2. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example:

He cited many instances of abuse of power.

Citation - noun

1. the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact

a passage or source cited for this purpose

Be sure to include a citation from the text to support your assertion. 

1. any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, especially a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements.

Explicit (adj.) / Explicitly (adv.)

Explicit - adjective

1. fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal:

The teacher provided explicit instructions to the class about the assignment. 

2. clearly developed or formulated:

Since January 1, delivery companies are prohibited from listing California restaurants without explicit permission.

Explicitly - adverb

1. in a way that is clearly expressed, demonstrated, or formulated:

I explicitly asked you to attend SMART Lunch on Friday!

2. in a way that is direct or precise; specifically:

The text explicitly states that students who get at least 8 hours of sleep a night have higher GPAs

Implicit (adj.) / Implicitly (adv.) / Imply (v.)

adjective

1. implied, rather than expressly stated:

The teacher and students had an implicit agreement: as long as the students acted like adults then the teacher would treat them like adults.

adverb

1. without actually saying so; in a way that does not use words:

The text implicitly suggests that students who get more sleep are happier for it. 

verb

1. to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated:

Your friend wants cake for their birthday because they keep talking about how much they like cake and reminding you that their birthday is coming up. Your friend didn’t actually ask for cake, but they implied that they want it by giving you hints.

Infer (v.) / Inference (n.)

Infer - verb 

1. to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence:

2. to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning.

Based on the paragraph above, what can you infer about the author’s stance on vaping? 

You used these hints to infer that your friend wants cake for their birthday.

From the Latin for ferre (to carry) - ferry

Inference - noun

1. the act or process of inferring.

What inferences can you make regarding the author’s stance on vaping based on paragraph 7 of the text? 

From the Latin for ferro (to carry)

Perspective (n.)

1. a way of regarding situations, facts, etc, and judging their relative importance

The student had a negative perspective on the value of SMART Lunch. 

2. the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity: 

Try to get some perspective on your troubles: you could be cramming for the Gaokao right now. 

From the Latin for to see/ behold/ optics

Proficient (adj.)

Proficient - adjective well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled:

For reading, 37 percent of students ranked proficient or advanced, with 24 percent at least proficient in math.

Tim was proficient enough in Spanish to converse with his taxi driver. 

From Latin to make well (pro facere)

To score a proficient on the rubric one must provide an assertion that responds to the prompt as well as appropriate textual evidence and thorough analysis.

Text (n.) / Textual (adj.)

Text - noun

1. the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.

In English II the students read various texts. 

2. the original words of an author or speaker, as opposed to a translation, paraphrase, commentary, or the like:

The newspaper published the whole text of the speech.

Textual - adjective

of or relating to a text:

The students are expected to provide textual evidence to support their assertions.

Thorough (adj.) / Thoroughly (adv.)

Thorough - adjective

1. executed without negligence or omissions: 

The teacher conducted a thorough search for the missing hall pass. 

2. complete; perfect; utter

The student submitted a thorough analysis of the role of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in World War I.

Thoroughly - adverb

1. in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully:

We will review the data thoroughly.

2. perfectly; utterly:

We thoroughly enjoyed the play.