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- 1AssessEstimate the value of something based on some criteria; present an informed judgement.
- 2CompareNote the similarity or dissimilarity between something
- 3ContrastThe state of being different from something else
- 4DescribeGive a detailed or graphic account of an event, object or concept
- 5DiscussTalk or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different ideas and opinions.
- 6ExplainGive an account of a topic, process or concept providing evidence and reasons
- 7Formal launguageFollowing all proper conventions ; appropriate for written work
- 8Informal languagefollowing most proper conventions ; often used in speech
- 9Colloquial languageInformal language often containing idioms
- 10SlangColloquial language often used in new ways, used by particular group
- 11BiographyA story on someones life
- 12AutobiographyA person telling he's/her own life's story
- 13NarrativeTelling a story
- 14DescriptiveDescribing
- 15ExpositoryExplaining
- 16Persuasive/argumentativePersuading or arguing
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- 8 English/French (English) Flashcards on Key Words, created by Latoya mdg on 01/06/2015.
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