Academic Vocabulary Flashcardziz #6-Modified

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What is a literary device?

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A specific convention or structure employed by the author to produce a given effect.

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What is word choice?

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The author's thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader.

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What is an excerpt?

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A short passage or fragment from a longer text used to illustrate a specific example of the source's language.

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What does it mean to develop?

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To create or produce an idea.

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What is a response?

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Answering a question or prompt with a complete idea.

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What is an author?

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A person who writes a text, such as a book, article, or story.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a piece of writing.

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What is a character?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.