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Vocab Sheet
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| third person limited | narrator focuses on one character’s thoughts and feelings |
| third person omniscient | narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters |
| phrase | a group of words that work together to convey an idea |
| central theme | the one word/idea/subject |
| central idea | the main point and what the author wants you to understand |
| revision / revised | altering or reexamining a document or piece |
| formal vs. informal tone | formal: polite vs. conversational; informal: personal and relaxed |
| objective summary | the main idea without opinions; neutral and unbiased |
| conclusion | the end or finish of an event or process |
| claim or counterclaim | the main assertion/thesis or position in argument; counterclaim: the opposite of the claim |
| perspective | a particular attitude toward something |
| point of view | who is telling the story |
| primary purpose | the main reason, intent, or core objective |
| relevant vs. irrelevant | relevant: information directly related to the topic; irrelevant: information that is unrelated |
| primary or primarily | first or most important |
| connotation | the emotional, cultural, or implied meaning associated with a word |
| emphasis | special importance, value, or prominence given to something |
| contribute | given in order to help achieve or provide something |
| inference/infer/inferred | to deduce, conclude, or judge information from evidence and not statements |
| omit/omission | the act of leaving something out, failing to do something, or the state of being disregarded |
| 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 |
| antonym | a word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word |
| synonym | A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase |
| interrogative | words, phrases, or sentences that ask a question or convey a request for information |
| indicative | Serving as a sign or indication of something |
| subjunctive | Relating to or denoting a mood of verbs expressing what is imagined or wished |
| imperative | Vital, important, crucial |
| conditional | Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met |
| stanza | A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem |
| transition/transitional phrase | Words or phrases that show the relationship between ideas |
| dialouge | 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 superfluous or able to be understood from contextual clues |
| maintain focus | Special importance, value, or prominence given to something |
| acknowledgment an opposing viewpoint | validating a perspective that contradicts your own |
| concise/precise | Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive |
| convey meaning | The quality of being coherent and intelligible |
| active vs. passive voice | Subject performs action vs. subject receives action |
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