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Steve Jobs Vocab 2

For Mrs.Cupp's Class

TermDefinition
allusion A reverence to a famous person,place,event,or work of literature
analogy A comparison between two things that are alike in some way
anecdote A short account of an event that is usually intended to entertain or make a point
annotation The adding of explanatory or critical notes to a text
audience The group of readers that the writer is adressing
author's perspective The combination of ideas,values,feelings, and beliefs that influences the way the writer looks at a topic.Often revealed by the author's tone or attitude
author's purpose What the author is trying to accomplish through the writing; usually to express thoughts or feelings, to inform or explain, to persuade, or to entertain
autobiography A writer's account of his or her own life
biography A true account of a person's live,written by another person
claim A writer's position on an issue or problem
clarify A reading strategy that helps readers understand or make clear what they are reading
connotation An idea that is implied or suggested; the ideas and feelings associated with the word, as opposed to its dictionary definition
cultural values The behaviors that a society expects from its people
denotation A words dictionary definition
evidence A specific piece of information that supports a claim
imagery Consists of words and phrases that appeal to a readers's five senses
mood The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.Descriptive words,imagery,and figurative language all influence the mood of a work
nonfiction Writing that tells about real people ,places,and events.Mainly written to convey factual information
paraphrase Rewording for the purpose of clarification
theme A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader
Created by: Taylor.Sikes16
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