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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active voice | When the subject of the sentence is the doer of the action in a sentence |
| Adage | A saying that sets forth a general truth that has gained credibility through long use over time |
| Affix | One or more letters occurring as a bound form attached to the beginning, end, or base of a word and serving to produce a derivative of a word |
| Allusion | An implied or indirect reference to literature, to a familiar person, and/or event |
| Analogy | An extended comparison showing the similarities of two things |
| Analysis | Using a close reding of texts(s) to examine the relationships/connections among ideas, details, and/or examples referenced there |
| Central Idea | The unifying element of a piece of text |
| Bias | The subtle presence of a positive/negative approach to a topic |
| Chronologically | The sequential order in which events occur |
| Classification | A strategy a writer uses to group ideas that are similar/related |
| Convey | To communicate or make known |
| Correlative Conjunction | Words that are used in pairs |
| Demonstrate | To make evident or prove |
| Denotate | The direct or dictionary meaning of a word |
| Distinguish | To mark off as different |
| Key Event | An important occurrence within a text |
| Literary Text | Imaginative or creative text that is generally a narrative story |
| Indicative Mood | The form of a verb takes in sentences that make a statement or question |
| Integrate | To combine information to produce a larger unit or whole |
| Irrelivant | Not relating to an issue or that which does not support an issue |