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Vocabulary 4
FAST Prep
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Diphthong | a vowel produced by the tongue shifting positions during articulation note: the vowel feels as if it has two parts, as the sound begins with one vowel and gradually changes to another vowel |
| Distinguish | to notice or recognize the difference between people or things to know the difference to make someone or something different or special in some way to see or hear someone or something clearly |
| Encoding | determining the spelling of a word based on the sounds in the word |
| Epic | a long narrative poem in the elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope |
| Evaluate | to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something |
| Evidence | source-based information including facts, figures, and details used to support the writer or speaker's central idea or claim |
| Explain | to make clear to give the reason for or cause of |
| Explicit | so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt the meaning |
| Export | publish |
| Expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition; explaining or describing something |
| Figurative language | language expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarding as analogous language characterized ny figures of speech |
| Formal | following established forms, custom, or rule suitable for a proper occasion |
| Grapheme | Smallest written unit corresponding to a sound or phoneme |
| Identify | to recognize or be able to name someone or something, or to prove who or what someone or something is |
| Illustration | a picture or diagram that explains or decorates an example or instance used to make something clear |