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ELA unit 5 vocab 7th
| Term | Definition | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| archetype | N-a universal, recurring symbol, character type, setting, or plot pattern in literature that evokes a deep, instinctive response across cultures and time periods | There are similar archetype around the world. |
| era | N- a distinct span of time in history defined by shared intellectual, artistic, cultural, or social characteristics in literature | We are living in the era of social media. |
| movement | N- a collective trend in literature where a group of authors, often within a specific timeframe or location, share common philosophies, artistic styles, themes, or goals | The movement started in the 80's. |
| historical account | N-a narrative or record documenting past events, often focusing on accuracy, evidence, and chronological order | The historical account was written by a soldier. |
| position | N- an author's stance or relationship to the topic and audience | He took a defensive position. |
| coherent | Adj- a logically organized piece of writing where ideas, sentences, and paragraphs connect clearly to create an easily understood whole | The book was coherent and was meant for kids. |
| focus | N- the central controlling idea, theme, or topic that anchors a text, ensuring coherence by directing the audience’s attention to essential details | The focus of the text was nature. |
| connotation | N- the emotional, cultural, or associative meanings attached to a word beyond its literal definition | The author used connotation the evoke strong emotions. |
| curate | V- to select, organize, and present content, items, or artistic works, often using expert knowledge to provide context or a specific theme | The artist curate his drawing. |
| text feature | N- A component of a text that helps readers locate, understand, and organize information, particularly in non-fiction. For example, indexes, page numbers, headings, illustrations, and captions. | A text feature include indexes, page numbers, headings, illustrations, and captions. |
| herded | V- Moved a group of people or animals in a particular direction | The sheep was herded. |
| sharp | Adj- highly intelligent, perceptive, and able to understand complex situations rapidly | That was a sharp retort. |
| boarded | V- Lived and ate at a location (often someone’s home) for payment | He was boarded across the ocean. |
| drafted | V- Involuntarily and mandatorily enlisted into military service | He was drafted to the war. |
| ignorant | Adj- Lacking knowledge or awareness; uneducated or unsophisticated | He was ignorant to the common fact. |
| flung | V- threw with force | The cat was flung across the room. |
| catapulted | V- launched forward with machine-like force | The ball was catapulated. |
| lurched | V- staggered; move unsteadily | The drunk man lurched foward. |
| struggling | V- trying to do with difficulty | He was struggling in his class. |
| impairments | N- injury; damage | He has impairments in his legs. |
| frustrated | Adj- prevented from accomplishments | He was frustrate about his cats |
| Prefix co- together | coherent Adj- a logically organized piece of writing where ideas, sentences, and paragraphs connect clearly to create an easily understood whole | The book was coherent and was meant for kids. |
| Prefix arch- ruler | archetype N a universal, recurring symbol, character type, setting, or plot pattern in literature that evokes a deep, instinctive response across cultures and time periods | There are similar archetype around the world. |