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4th Gr. 2nd SW Vocab
4th Grade 2nd SW Test Academic Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line | A group of lines in a poem creates a stanza |
| Stanza | a group of related lines in a poem that make up one section within the poem. 'Poetry's little paragraphs' |
| Poem | a piece of writing, often with words that rhyme and have a particular rhythm. |
| Multiselect | A question where there are multiple (usually two) correct answers to choose |
| Multipart | A question that has a Part A and Part B |
| Constructed Response | A question that you answer in complete sentences using the R.A.C.E strategy |
| Emphasize | to give particular attention to |
| Conclude | to bring to an end; finish or complete. |
| Synonym | A word that has the same, or similar, meaning as another. Example: timid and shy |
| Paragraph | A section, or part, of a story. These are numbered throughout the story. |
| Figurative Language | A word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. Examples of figurative language: Simile, Metaphor, Idiom |
| Simile | A comparison of two things USING the words 'like' or 'as' Example: My pillow is as soft as a cloud. |
| Imagine | Form a mental picture |
| Selection | Whole passage/story |
| Subheading | the heading or title of a SECTION of a printed text. |
| Differ | Different |
| Combine | To put together |
| Error | A mistake |
| Effective | able to make happen or change something. |
| R.A.C.E. Strategy | We use this for short constructed response answers. R- restate A- answer C- cite E- explain |