ELA Vocab MP #2

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Letters added to the start or end of a word.

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affix

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Fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in writing unique to the writer.

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voice

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Diagram of overlapping circles showing similarities and differences between texts.

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Venn diagram

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words.

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alliteration

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Examine in detail and explain those details.

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analyze/analysis

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The character opposing the protagonist in a story.

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antagonist

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Opposite of a word.

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antonym

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Grammatical construction with two adjacent nouns having the same referent, often separated by commas.

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appositive

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Writing that supports a position on a topic using logic, reasons, and evidence, often addressing a counterclaim.

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argumentative writing

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Cause statements arise from actions/events; effects are the outcomes of those actions/events.

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cause/effect