Mrs. Cheryl's Unit 2 Academic Vocab

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What are transitions?

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Words or phrases that connect ideas, details, or events in writing.

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What term is used for quotations, summaries, or paraphrases of text passages to support a position?

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Textual Evidence

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What is an objective summary?

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A summary supported by facts and not influenced by personal opinion.

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What does 'Release' mean?

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Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

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Who is the 'Protagonist' in a story?

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The main character in a work of literature.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What is descriptive language?

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Language that creates vivid images and appeals to the senses.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What does 'conformity' mean?

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Compliance with rules, standards, or laws.