11-21-24 Academic Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a 'Speaker' in the context of academic vocabulary?

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A person who is talking.

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What is a 'Stanza' in poetry?

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One of the major divisions of a poem.

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What is a 'Theme'?

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A unifying or dominant idea.

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What does 'Support' mean in academic terms?

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To hold up or serve as a foundation.

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What does 'Describe' mean?

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To give an account in words.

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What is a 'Poem'?

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A piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and rhyme.

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What is 'Narrative'?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does 'Summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is 'Imagery' in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is a 'Metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.