ELA Basics Vocabulary

Definition of Denotation

• Literal or dictionary definition of a word
• A mathematical equation
• A synonym for connotation
• A type of punctuation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Definition of Connotation

• Connotation is the implied meaning of a word.
• Connotation is the synonym of a word.
• Connotation is the pronunciation of a word.
• Connotation is the literal meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Juxtaposition

• Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast.
• Juxtaposition is the act of combining two things into one for dramatic effect.

• Juxtaposition refers to the act of separating two things by a distance.

• Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things on top of each other to create a superimposed comparison.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Rhetoric

• Rhetoric is a type of analysis used in high level literature classes.

• Rhetoric is the way that a speaker sounds when presenting.

• Rhetoric is the way that writers employ evidence in their writing.

• Rhetoric is the art of effective communication.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

Definition of Articulate

• Express in a disorganized way to intentionally confuse others

• Write in an unclear fashion
• Speak in a professional capacity.

• Express fluently and coherently in words.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition of Synthesize

• To combine different elements to form a coherent whole.
• To analyze and interpret data for a presentation.

• To simplify a set of claims for the purpose of refuting them.

• To separate elements into distinct parts.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.7

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Definition of Nuance

• Nuance is a clear similarity in meaning.
• Nuance is an obvious distinction in meaning.
• Nuance is a bold difference in meaning.
• Nuance is a subtle difference in meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition of Cohesion

• Cohesion is the measure of writing complexity

• Cohesion refers to the number of parts in an essay or paragraph

• Cohesion is related to the number of different ideas in a section of writing.

• Cohesion is the degree to which different sections of writing belong together.

Definition of Coherent

• Disorganized and messy
• Professional and Put-together

• Random and chaotic
• Logical and consistent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition of Delineate

• To delineate means to erase or delete something.
• To delineate means to describe or portray something precisely.
• To delineate means to exaggerate or embellish something.
• To delineate means to confuse or obscure something.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A