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KAP vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Third person limited | A narrative POV where an outside character tells the story from the restricted perspective of one character at a time, limiting knowledge |
| Third person omniscient | A narrative perspective when the narrator is all knowing, access to all characters thoughts, feelings and motivations |
| Phrase | A phrase is a small group of words, typically lacking both a subject and a verb (Big red ball) |
| Central theme | Primary, unifying message or underlying idea that connects all elements of a story, artwork, or argument, reflecting a deeper, often universal, truth about life (Literature-based) |
| Central idea | Primary point, message, or "big picture" argument an author wants readers to understand and remember from a text. It serves as the core, unifying concept that connects all supporting details (Informational) |
| Revision/Revised | Altering something to improve, update or connect |
| Formal vs. Informal tone | Serious professional - used in academic, legal/business (formal) Balanced, conversional, casual content - everyday, used with families and friends (Informal) |
| Objective Summary | A concise, neutral overview of a text, video, or presentation that highlights the main ideas and essential details without including personal opinions, interpretations, or bias |
| Conclusion | Final section of a text, speech, or process, serving as the end, summary, or result |
| Claim or counterclaim | A claim is an arguable main point, thesis, or assertion of truth in writing or law, while a counterclaim is an opposing argument or a legal claim made by a defendant against a plaintiff. |
| Perspective | Specific POV, attitude or way to interpret situations based on personal experience - HOW |
| Point of View | Specific perspective, angle or position which a story is told, a scene is filmed or an opinion is expressed - WHO |
| Primary Purpose | Main, most important reason, intent or function |
| Relevant vs. Irrelevant | Relevant - Directly supports, impacts or pertains a topic/subject/decision that is used for understanding | Irrelevant - Unrelated, unimportant, does not change the outcome |
| Primary or primarily | First rank, development, importance |
| Connotation | The emotional, cultural, or implied meaning associated with a word beyond its literal definition |
| Emphasis | Special importance, value of intensity given to something in speech, writing or design often to grab attention or convey significance |
| Contribute | Give or supply resources |
| Inference/Infer/Inferred | A conclusion on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
| Omit/omission | leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. |
| Analogy | A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification |
| Allusion | An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference |
| Antonym | A word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to another word or phrase in the same language (e.g. bad and good ) |
| Synonym | Words that have the same or very similar meanings |
| Interrogative | Ask questions - "Where are you going?" |
| Indicative | State facts, express opinions - "Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit" |
| Subjunctive | Express doubt, desire, hypothetical situations - "If I were you.." |
| Imperative | Commands, requests, instructions, advice - "Wait your turn" |
| Conditional | Actions or states that depend on specific, often hypothetical circumstances - "If you heat ice, it melts" |
| Stanza | A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem - a verse |
| Transitional Phrase | A word or group of words that connects ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, signaling the relationship between them to improve flow and coherence |
| Dialogue | Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie |
| Ellipsis | The omission from speech or writing of a word or words that are able to be understood from context clues |
| Maintain focus | The ability to sustain concentration and direct mental effort toward a specific task, goal, or activity for a prolonged period without being distracted |
| Acknowledge an opposing viewpoint | The act of recognizing, respecting, and fair-mindedly summarizing a stance contrary to your own within an argument |
| Concise/precise | Brief, using few words to convey essential meaning without unnecessary detail |
| Convey meaning | Communicate/make an idea, impression or feeling to known to someone |
| Active vs. passive voice | Active voice - Subject performs the action (Ex. Dad washed the car) / Passive voice - Make the object the subject (Ex. The car is washed by dad) |
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