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MIlESTONES ELA
Milestones Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dangling Modifier- | A phrase or clause that doesn't have a word in the sentence to modify it; IT'S MISSING! |
| Misplaced Modifier- | A word or phrase/clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies. |
| Connotation- | An implied meaning that the author intends. |
| Denotation- | The exact dictionary definition of the word. |
| Redundancy- | A word or phrase that repeats something else and is very unnecessary. |
| Root- | The foundation of a word, USUALLY FROM GREEK OR LATIN MEANINGS. |
| Informative Text- | A form of writing that INFORMS the reader. |
| Authors Purpose- | The reason for the authors writing; IT SHOULD BE EITHER PERSUASIVE, INFORMATIVE, EXPLANATORY, or ENTERTAINING. |