Vocabulary 11/20/2024

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What does the term 'critique' mean?

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An evaluation that includes specific feedback and explanations.

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What does it mean to 'decode' a word?

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To sound it out using knowledge of letters and sounds.

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What does it mean to 'develop' an idea in writing?

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To expand on it by adding more details and depth.

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What is 'dialogue' in a story?

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The spoken conversation between characters.

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What is the 'denotation' of a word?

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Its literal meaning.

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What is 'connotation'?

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The emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning.

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What does it mean to 'summarize' a text?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is 'tone' in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.