Vocab Weeks 15&16

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What does 'famished' mean?

Back

Starving or extremely hungry.

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What does 'structure' refer to in informational writing?

Back

The way a text is organized, including its paragraphs and sections.

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What does 'forsake' mean?

Back

To forget or abandon.

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What does 'explain' mean?

Back

To say or tell something in detail.

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What does 'stanzas' mean?

Back

Lines or paragraphs in a poem or song.

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What is the meaning of 'informational writing'?

Back

Writing that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What does 'paragraph' mean?

Back

A distinct section of writing that deals with a particular point.

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What does 'topic' mean in writing?

Back

The subject or main idea of a text.

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What does 'setting' mean in a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

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What does 'describe' mean?

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To give details about something.