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Kite Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Third person limited | Focuses on one character |
| Third person omniscient | Sees and hears from all characters |
| Phrase | A group of words that makes sense |
| Transition/Transitional Phrase | A word or group of words that bridges two ideas in writing |
| Central Theme | The overarching idea or lesson of a text. |
| Central Idea | Main Idea |
| Revision/Revised | The process of seeing again, and rediting |
| Formal Tone | Structured and Professional |
| Informal Tone | Relaxed, Personal, has Slang |
| Objective Summary | A concise compilation or a concise version of the text *NO OPINION* |
| Concise/Precise | Straight to the point |
| Conclusion | End or Inference |
| Claim | Argument |
| Counterclaim | Opposite Viewpoint |
| Perspective | Your Opinion or Interpretation |
| POV | Who is Telling the Story |
| Primary Purpose | The Main Reason it was Written |
| Primary or Primarily | Main or First |
| Connotation | The Emotion or Idea that goes along with the meaning of the word |
| Relevant | Applicable |
| Irrelevant | Inapplicable |
| Emphasis | Special importance, value, or prominence given to something |
| Contribute | To help cause or bring about |
| Inference | A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
| Omit | Leave Something Out |
| Analogy | Extended Metaphor |
| Allusion | Reference |
| Antonym | Opposite |
| Synonym | Same |
| Interrogative | Question |
| Indicative | Statement |
| Subjunctive | Wish |
| Imperative | Command |
| Conditional | Under Certain Conditions, something could Happen |
| Stanza | Paragraph of Poetry |
| Dialogue | Conversation |
| Maintain Focus | Keep One's Attention |
| Acknowledge an Opposing Viewpoint | Neutrally identifying a Counterargument, and Demonstrating an Understanding of Different Perspectives |