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KITE Vocab
Vocab studied for KITE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transitional Phrase | Transition from one idea to another. |
| Phrase | A group of words that mean something when put together. |
| Third Person Limited | A narrative technique where the narrator is an outsider. |
| Third person Omniscient | A narrative perspective where an all-knowing. |
| Central theme | A lesson or idea that runs through a narrative text. |
| Central idea | Main Idea. |
| Summary | A shortened straight to the point version of the story. |
| Objective summary | A summary that is not biased or opinionated. |
| Concise/precise | Succinct and exact. |
| Conclusion | End or an inference. |
| Claim or Counterclaim | Claim - argument. Counterclaim - opposing view point. |
| Perspective | Your opinion or interpretation of something. |
| Point Of View | Who tells the story. |
| Primary Purpose | The main reason it was written. |
| Relevant vs. Irrelevant | Relevant: Applicable and important. Irrelevant: Non-applicable. |
| Primary or Primarily | The main reason. |
| Connotation | The emotion or idea that comes to mind with a word. |
| Revision | The action of revising. |
| Formal vs. Informal | Formal: Serious style of communication. Informal: Casual style of writing or talking. |
| Emphasis | Special importance or value. |
| Contribute | To give something in order to help. |
| Interference | To get in the way of or stop something temporarily. |
| Omit/Omission | To leave something out. |
| Antonym | Opposite word. |
| Synonym | Similar word. |
| Analogy | A literary tool that compares two unlike things to highlight a shared characteristic. |
| Allusion | a brief, indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary/artistic work that allows a writer to convey ideas. |
| Interrogotive | Interrogate or question. |
| Indicative | Indicate or state something. |
| Subjunctive | To wish something. |
| Imperative | Command or important. |
| Conditional | Under the right condition this could happen. |
| Stanza | A paragraph in poetry. |
| Dialogue | The conversation. |
| Maintain Focus | Keep ones attention. |
| Acknowledge an opposing viewpoint | Neutrally identifying a counterargument, and demonstrating and understanding of different perspectives. |
| Convey meaning | to communicate in away that helps you understand what something means. |
| Active vs. Passive voice | Active: something that is actively happening. VS Passive: something done to you. |
| Dash | Abrupt change in thought. |
| Ellipsis | Separation of listed items, omit information, or a pause in the story. |