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Unit 02C Vocab 1-9
Vocabulary-4th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| author's purpose | the REASON an author writes about a topic |
| compound sentence | TWO independent clauses (SENTENCES) connected with a FANBOYS. |
| editing | a stage of the writing process; CORRECTING grammar, mechanics, and spelling |
| idiom | an expression that has a different meaning from the literal meaning |
| imagery | the use of language to create mental images and sensory impressions |
| inquiry | searching for information or knowledge |
| mental image | visualizing physical details from a text |
| metaphor | a comparison that DOES not use like or as |
| figurative language | language not intended to be taken literally - imagery, metaphors |