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KAP vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Third person limited | A narrative point of view where an outside narrator uses pronouns to follow one characters perspective only. |
| Third person omniscient | A narrative perspective where an all knowing non-character narrator tells the story using third person pronouns. (she, his, they) |
| phrase | A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause. |
| central theme | The primary underlying message or "big idea" that an author conveys throughout the text, connecting plot, settings, and characters. |
| central idea | The primary, overarching message or main point an author conveys in the text, serving as the unifying concept. (informational) |
| revised/ revision | Alter/ correct |
| formal vs informal tone | -conversational/ casual - precise/strict in an academic context |
| objective summary | overview of the text that highlights the main ideas and essential details. (no opinion) |
| Conclusion | The ending, to "wrap up" a text. |
| claim/ counterclaim | The main argument that the speaker or narrator wants the audience to believe/ the opposing view |
| perspective | a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something/ point of view |
| point of view | a particular attitude or way of considering a matter |
| primary purpose | A main reason, intent or or core objective behind an action, policy, or object. |
| relevant/ irrelevant | closely connected and significant/ unimportant and not applicable |
| primary or primarily | main/ chief of importance |
| connotation | An idea or feeling that a work invokes |
| emphasis | special importance, value, or prominence |
| contribute | give in order to achieve or provide something |
| inference | A conclusion on the basis of evidence and reasoning |
| omit/ ommision | a person or thing that has been left out or excluded |
| analogy | a comparison between two things, typically for explanation or clarification |
| allusion | An expression designed to call something to mind without explicitly mentioning it. |
| antonym | A word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to another word or phrase |
| synonym | A word, phrase or expression that has the same or similar meaning to another word, phrase, or expression. |
| interrogative | having or conveying the force of a question |
| indicative | a sign or indication of something |
| subjunctive | relating to or denoting a mood of verbs expressing what is imagined or wished |
| imperative | of vital importance |
| conditional | subject to one or more conditions or requirements to be met |
| stanza | group of lines forming a recurring unit in a poem |
| transition/ transitional phrase | a word/ short phrase that acts as a bridge between sentences, paragraphs, or ideas |
| dialogue | a conversation between two or more characters |
| ellipsis | omission of words from a sentence (three dots) |
| maintain focus | Sustain focus on a certain thing for a prolonged amount of time. |
| acknowledge an opposing viewpoint | recognizing, summarizing, and addressing arguments that contradict your own. |
| concise/ precise | relevant and necessary information (exact) |
| convey meaning | communicate/ give information (transfer) |
| active vs. passive voice | -subject performs the action (e.g., "The chef cooked dinner"), offering clarity - subject receives the action (e.g., "Dinner was cooked by the chef"), emphasizing the recipient |
Created by:
Kathryn Walker