SSC ELA 8 Content Vocab

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Clause with subject & verb that stands alone:

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independent

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Use of observation and background knowledge to reach a logical conclusion.

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inference

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A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

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compound

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Used to join words, phrases, or independent clauses in compound sentences.

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coordinating

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Overall feeling created by a story

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mood

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Main idea or focus of an essay

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thesis

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Using one thing to represent another.

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Symbolism

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A question with one correct answer.

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literal

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Theme not directly stated in text

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Inferred theme

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Verifiable proof from the text supporting an answer

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textual evidence