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ELAR Subject 11

Subject Specific

TermDefinition
subject grammatical role of a noun phrase in a sentence (one of two necessary parts of a sentence, the other being the predicate)
subjective point of view based on one's opinions, perspectives, beliefs, discoveries, desires, and feelings
subject-verb agreement the subject and verb in a clause agree in number (i.e., both are singular or both are plural)
subordinating conjunctions a conjunction that joins a main clause and a clause that does not form a complete sentence by itself
subplot plot that is related to but less important than the main plot of the story
suffix a morpheme added to a root or base word that often changes the word's part of speech and that modifies its meaning
suspense feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen
sweeping generlization rhetorical device that involves applying a general rule to a specific instance (without proper evidence)
syllabication dividing of words into syllables
synopsis condensed statement or outline
tact ability to do or say things without offending other people
text main body of printed or written matter on a page
text organizers parts of a text that help organize a written work, such as headings and graphics
themes universal ideas presented in a text that speak to a common human experience; often focused on abstract concepts and the author's thoughts about those concepts
thesis in a speech or piece of writing, the premise or main idea that is supported by details and commentary
thesaurus a book of words and their synoyms
tone individual way of speaking or writing, especially when used to express an emotion
topic the subject of something that is being discussed or has been written or thought about
traditional handed down from age to age
traditions inherited, established, or customary patterns of thought, action, and/or behavior
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