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AIr Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Graphics | An image or visual representation of an object |
Root Word | A word by itself; has no prefix or suffix |
Affix | An additional element placed at the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning |
Prefix | An element placed at the start of a word to change its meaning |
Suffix | An element placed at the end of a word to change its meaning |
Etymology | The origin of a word |
Organizational Structure | The way a text is set up; compare-contrast; problem-resolution |
Setting | Where a story takes place |
Exposition | Used to introduce background information about events, settings, etc. |
Rising Action | The part in a book that builds up to the main conflict or problem |
Climax/Turning | The high point or main issue in a book; stops building up and starts winding down |
Falling Action | Where the climax is resolved |
Resolution | The ending or outcome |
Theme | The subject of the book |
Thematic Statement | A sentence tht introduces the theme |
Author's Purpose | The authors reason or encouragement to write the book |
Implies/Infers | An idea the author uts into the book that the reader has to pick up on |
Inference | An assumption |
Personifacation | Giving inanimate objects life-like qualities |
Irony | A way words are used with an intended definition rather than their literal definition |