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ELA week 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Description | uses sensory details and specific language to create a vivid picture of a person, place, object or experience. EX: writer describes a Beach at sunrise by focusing on the orange light, salty air, cool sand, crashing waves |
| Division and Classification | breaks a subject into parts or groups in organizes those parts according to shared characteristics. Ex: divides social media users into creators, lurkers, commentators, and influencers, then explains the characteristics. |
| Process Analysis | explains how something works how it's done, or how to do something step-by-step. Ex: an article explains how to register to vote by listing the steps from checking eligibility to submitting. |
| Anecdote | brief story, told to illustrate a point or survey as an example of something, often shows character of an individual. Ex: a speakers argument about distracted, driving by telling a story of a Teen, who looked at their phone for two seconds then crashed. |
| Narration | The act or process of telling a story or describing a sequence of events. Ex: writer recounts arriving late to school, missing the bus, running three blocks, finally slipping into class just before the Bell. |
| Argumentation | One of three forms, which uses logos, ethos, and passive pathos to develop an effective means to convince the reader to think or act a certain way. Ex: writer argues that high school should start later with sleep research, attendance, data, and response |
| Comparison and Contrast | Examines similarities and differences between two or more subjects. Ex: a writer examines how online classes and traditional are alike requiring assignments, but different scheduling, interaction and locations. |
| Cause and Effect | Explains why something happens and/or the result that follow from it. Ex: Writer explains the sleep deprivation can lead to poor concentration and low grades |
| Exemplification | Developes or supports an idea providing specific examples. Ex: Shows that social media can be useful for learning, writers discussions, students using tutorials, language apps and online study groups |
| Definition | Explains the meaning of a term or concept often by clarifying its qualities, boundries or signifigances.Ex: An essay explains the sucess is not simply wealth but can also include fulfillment, meaning, relationship and personal growth. |
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