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Vocabulary List 1
Term | Definition |
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Compare | to identify similarities in two or more items |
Contrast | to identify differences in two or more items |
Topic Sentence | a sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph. In an essay, it also makes a point and supports the thesis statement |
Introduction | the opening paragraph of the essay |
Thesis Statement | a sentence in the introduction of an essay that states the writer's position or opinion on the topic of the essay |
Conclusion | the ending of a paragraph or essay which brings it to a close and leaves an impression with the reader |
Fiction | writing that consists of imagined events (fake or make-believe) |
Non-fiction | writing that is based on facts or actual events (real) |
Hook | a compelling idea or statement designed to get the reader's attention in an introduction |
Commentary | an explanation of the way the facts, details, and/or examples in a paragraph or essay support the topic sentence |