MP 2 Vocab Words

Question 1

Analogy

Answer 1

A comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect

Question 2

Application

Answer 2

The action of putting something into operation; practical use or relevance

Question 3

Assessment

Answer 3

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something

Question 4

Cliche

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A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

Question 5

Cognition

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The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding

Question 6

Coherence

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The quality of being logical and consistent

Question 7

Conference

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A formal meeting for discussion

Question 8

Construct

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Build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine); form (an idea or theory) by bringing together various conceptual elements, typically over a period of time.

Question 9

Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Question 10

Economic Lens

Answer 10

Explores the economic impact of the issue

Question 11

Environmental Lens

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Explores the issue’s effects on the environment/surroundings

Question 12

Ethics

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Moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity; the moral correctness of specified conduct

Question 13

Ethical Lens

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Explores an issue at the moral level, considering human rights and laws

Question 14

Exigence

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An urgent need or demand; the reason why a question is being asked

Question 15

Explication

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The process of analyzing and developing an idea or principle in detail; the process of analyzing a literary work in order to reveal its meaning

Question 16

Fluency

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The ability to express oneself easily and articulately

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Framework

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A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text

Question 18

Futuristic Lens

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Explores the impact of the issue on the future

Question 19

Generalities

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A statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force.

Question 20

Glossing

Answer 20

Interpretation 1: Provide an explanation, interpretation, or paraphrase for (a text, word, etc.).
Interpretation 2: To deal with (a subject or problem) too lightly or not at all

Question 21

Idiom

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An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole

Question 22

Jargon

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Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

Question 23

Juxtaposition

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The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

Question 24

Objective

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(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Question 25

Observation

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A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed

Question 26

Originality

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The ability to think independently and creatively

Question 27

Philosophical Lens

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Explores how what philosophers think about a particular issue

Question 28

Philosophy

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

Question 29

Political Lens

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Explores an issue's effect on government decisions

Question 30

Proficient

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Competent or skilled in doing or using something

Question 31

Psychological Lens

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Explores an issue’s effect on the psychology of a person or group of people

Question 32

Purpose

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The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

Question 33

Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

Question 34

Scientific Lens

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Explores an issue using research based on data and medical studies

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Semantics

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The meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text

Question 36

Slang

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A type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people

Question 37

Sociocultural Lens

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Explores how an issue may have an impact on our daily lives, relationships, customs, beliefs, etc.

Question 38

Structure

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The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex

Question 39

Style

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The way a writer constructs their sentences (syntax), chooses their words, and uses their tone

Question 40

Subjective

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Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

Question 41

Subtext

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An underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation

Question 42

Syntax

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The arrangement of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their component parts

Question 43

Unity

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The state of being united or joined as a whole; the state of forming a complete and pleasing whole, especially in an artistic context; a thing forming a complex whole

Question 44

Voice

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A particular opinion or attitude expressed

Question 45

Wordiness

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Using more words than necessary within a sentence