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convey

(v.) to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership or title to synonym: carry, bear, transport, transmit

Diagram

A drawing intended to show how something works a drawing showing the relation between the parts to make a schematic or technical drawing that shows how things work or how they are constructed noun and verb Synonym: chart, layout, picture

contrast

V. to compare two things in order to show their differences ▣ N. the difference between two things synonym: adverse, antithesis, comparison, contradiction, differentiation,

stereotype

a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group to give fixed form to noun Category, type

logical

adjective definition: probable or reasonable synonym: compelling, congruent, consistent, convincing, deducible

imply

to suggest without saying it directly synonyms: connote, denote, hint, insinuate, intend, mention, point to, refer, signify, suggest

reveal

v. Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. n. A final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers synonym: divulge, disclose, confess, admit, publicize

contradict

v. to prove negative; to show to be false; to say or show the opposite of the truth n. contradiction, contraindication adj. contradictable synonym: contravene, controvert, deny, disaffirm, negate, impugn

depict

verb definition: show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form synonym: portray, represent, picture, illustrate, delineate

incorporate

verb v.: to include within something larger; to contain; to mix in synonym: integrate, mix, assimilate

distinguish

verb 1. v. to recognize or treat (someone or something) as different 2. v. to perceive or point out a difference synonym: differentiate, separate, discern, discriminate

Synthesize

verb To take what you know (your shema) and put it together with new know in order to re-evaluate your thinking Synonym: synthesis, synthesizer

claim

verb: to ask for especially as a right to call for: require to take synonym: affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, purport, warrant

accurate

•N. the quality of being precise and exact •Adv. performed with few mistakes •N. nearness to the truth or value synonym: correct, right, exact, precise

Footnote

A note at the bottom of a page that gives more detailed information about something on the page; there is usually a symbol indicating the footnote will be present, such as an asterisk or bolding; AKA endnote, often used in Chicago style citations (not MLA) noun Synonym: annotation, information

apparent

Adj. obvious to the mind or senses synonym: clear, obvious, overt

evaluate

Examine and judge carefully. synonym: appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, judge

native

belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; inherent synonym: inherited, innate, congenital, real, genuine, original

precise

clearly expressed; distinct and correct in sound and meaning synonym: precision, preciseness

elaborate

elaborate adjective & verb adj. many carefully arranged parts or details; complicated in design v. to develop in intricate and rich detail adj. complicated, complex, detailed v. develop, synonym: elucidate, illustrate, detail

persuiasion

n. a process aimed at changing a person's (or a group's) attitude or behavior toward some event, idea, object, or other person(s), by using written or spoken words to convey information, feelings, or reasoning, or a combination thereof persuasion noun synonym: conversion, inducement,promotion, influence over

contract

noun an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified an agreement enforceable by law Synonym: Agreement, deal, pact

narration

noun definition: the act of assimilating information and retelling it; storytelling synonym: account, chronicle, chronology, commentary.

slang

noun informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar synonym:Dope: greatest of all time, lit: Amazing, cool, or exciting, omg: "Oh My Gosh", salty annoyed and mad, GOAT:"Greatest Of All Time"

acquire

noun •BUY OR OBTAIN (AN OBJECT OR ASSET) FOR ONESELF •LEARN OR DEVELOP (A SKILL, HABIT, OR QUALITY) •ACHIEVE (A PARTICULAR REPUTATION) AS A RESULT OF ONE'S BEHAVIOR OR ACTIVITIES synonyms: obtain, receive, gain, gather, procure, achieve

plagirism

noun Representing another's work or ideas as your own synonyms:plagiarize, plagiarizing

facilitator

noun a person responsible for leading or coordinating the work of a group, as one who leads a group discussion Assistant, arranger, coordinator, developer

state

noun a region of a country marked by man made lines verb to express a thought or idea adjective taking place or relating to a particular region synonym:state flag

editorial

noun▸ a newspaper article in which the editor gives his/her opinion on an issue in the news Noun Synonym: editor, editorialize

Feedback

the response to a message synonym:assessment, comment, criticism, evaluation, observation, reaction


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