Academic vocabulary

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What does 'manages' mean in the context of ability?

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To have the ability to do something, like running 50 kilometers.

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What is a 'myth'?

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A folktale that explains something about the world, often involving gods or goddesses.

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What is the 'theme' of a poem?

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The overall message or lesson of the poem.

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What is the first part of a plot called?

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Exposition.

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What comes after the exposition in a plot?

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Rising actions.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The most exciting or intense part of the story.

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What follows the climax in a plot?

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Falling actions.

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What is the final part of a plot called?

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Resolution.

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What does 'connotation' refer to?

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The feelings or ideas that a word suggests beyond its dictionary definition.