Springboard Grade 8: Unit 1 Vocab

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Context

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Circumstances or facts surrounding an event.

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Technique

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A way of carrying out a particular task.

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concise

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brief, using few words

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nuance

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a subtle difference in expression, meaning, response, etc.

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function

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the purpose for which something is designed or exists

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Negation

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The act of denying

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Coherence

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Clear, orderly presentation of ideas in a paragraph or essay.

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archetype

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a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element common to human experiences across cultures

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Imagery

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Descriptive or figurative language creating word pictures in a reader's mind.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a narrative occurs.