NWEA Vocab

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Emotions or feelings created by a word beyond its dictionary meaning (e.g., childlike vs. childish)

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connotation

Front

Notes or comments added to a text or diagram

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annotation

Front

Meaning of a word in a dictionary

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denotation

Front

Writer's attitude toward audience, subject, or character (e.g., angry, sad, humorous)

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tone

Front

Vivid descriptions appealing to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

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imagery

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A point of view that addresses the reader as "you".

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second person

Front

Message about life or human nature shared by the writer.

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theme

Front

Setting and characters introduced at story's start

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exposition

Front

Conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

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inference

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Part of a story where problems are resolved and action ends.

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resolution