Common State Test Vocabulary Crossword

Break into separate parts and discuss, examine or interpret (explain) each part
To put previous knowledge/readings to use in your answer.
To describe the personality traits of a character
To explain or rephrase so others can understand. To make clear. In other words....
To examine (investigate) two or more things. Identify similarities and differences.
To bring to an end; to arrive at an opinion through reasoning. Based on the evidence, I can ________ that the man is guilty.
The words that surround a particular word and help to determine or deepen its meaning. These "clues" help us determine what the word means in the sentence.
Show differences. Set in opposition. To compare and ________.
To fix writing for publication (correct punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.
Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons, examples or evidence.
To draw a conclusion based on information given (aka an educated guess)
To restate or express a passage or paragraph in one's own words.
Use information from the literature to guess what will happen.
What the author's intention or goal is for the reader. Inform, entertain or persuade.
To change the organization of your writing piece. Correct the structure.
To give a brief (short) account or explanation including conclusions but leaving out smaller details.
To write a word or symbol on (an object) typically for identification. ______ your answers in a sheet of paper.