ELA Basics Vocabulary

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What is Rhetoric?

Back

Rhetoric is the art of effective communication.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

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What is Juxtaposition?

Back

Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast.

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CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

Front

What is Connotation?

Back

Connotation is the implied meaning of a word.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

Front

What does Objective mean?

Back

Objective refers to a non-biased opinion.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does Delineate mean?

Back

To delineate means to describe or portray something precisely.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

What is the purpose of Rhetoric in writing?

Back

The purpose of Rhetoric in writing is to persuade, inform, or motivate an audience.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

How does Juxtaposition enhance literary analysis?

Back

Juxtaposition enhances literary analysis by highlighting contrasts and comparisons that deepen understanding of themes.

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CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

Front

What is the difference between Denotation and Connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the implied or associated meanings.

Front

Why is it important to be Objective in writing?

Back

Being Objective in writing is important to present information fairly and without bias, allowing readers to form their own opinions.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Front

How can Delineate be used in a literary context?

Back

In a literary context, delineate can be used to describe characters, settings, or plot points in detail.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6