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Ms Liz ELA REVIEW #1
Terms to know for state test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| affix | letter(s) added ton the beginning or ending of a root word (prefixes and suffixes) |
| alliteration | repetition of the first letter/consonant of each word "She sells sea shells..." |
| allusion | referring to another famous work like a song, document, or myth |
| analogy | comparison that shows the relationship of two items= hot is to cold AS summer is to winter |
| analyze | compare and contrast two pieces of writing |
| argument | persuasive support for a position using logical reasoning and evidence |
| chronological order | ordered by time or sequence (first, then, last) |
| citations | a list of sources that are used within an original paper--involves direct quotes within your paper |
| bibliography | an alphabetical list of all the sources used when researching anything; these do NOT need to be directly cited in your writing |
| works cited page | an alphabetical list of all sources you cited within your writing |
| claim | main point someone makes in an argument |
| compound | a sentence that contains two independent (simple sentences). Combined by comma/conjunction or semicolon |
| complex | a sentence with an independent clause (simple sentence) and a dependent clause (has a subject and verb but cannot stand alone) |
| conclusion | an end of a writing where the main idea is re-stated |
| contemporary fiction | a made up story that takes place in present day--also called "realistic fiction" |
| counterargument | the opposite viewpoint of the one presented; also called a rebuttal |
| credible | worthy and believable |
| connotation | emotional reaction to a word: positive/negative/nuetral |
| denotation | dictionary definition of the word |
| description | information that uses senses and creates a clear picture for the reader |
| detail | a fact, statistic, example, explanation, data or other piece of evidence that helps support the main idea of a text |
| dialogue | lines spoken between characters--quotes normally surround these words |
| drama | a story performed by actors (a play) |
| dramatic irony | a situation where the audience knows more than the characters do who are in the story |
| editing | reviewing writing for mistakes in grammar (He and I ran to the store vs. Him and me runned to the store), usage (there, their, they're), and mechanics (spelling, commas, capital letters) |
| textual evidence | information an author provides to support a main idea (details: examples, research, survey results, expert opinions, direct quotes, etc.) |
| exposition | the opening text of a drama or story that introduces the characters, setting, plot. |
| expository | a genre of writing that exposes information: informative essays, compare and contrast pieces, literary analysis papers, etc. |
| fable | a story (normally with animal characters) that has an ending moral/lesson |
| falling action | a story's plot that leads to the resolution |
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eintreri
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