Unit 2C: Author’s Purpose & Craft

Front

The form of an adjective (or adverb) used to compare two or more things (or actions).

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Comparative

Front

A sentence with an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Complex Sentence

Front

A sentence composed of at least two independent clauses linked with a conjunction or semicolon (e.g., Sam talked, and Emma listened).

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Compound Sentence

Front

A stage in the writing process when a written text is prepared for an audience by attending to and correcting mechanics, grammar, and spelling.

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Editing

Front

Language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices.

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Figurative Language

Front

The use of language to create mental images and sensory impressions. Imagery can be used for emotional effect and to intensify the impact on the reader.

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Imagery

Front

A verb that does not follow the normal rules of conjugation.

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Irregular Verb

Front

One or more letters placed before a root or base word that change the meaning of the word.

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Prefix

Front

The basic form of a word without any affixes.

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Root

Front

A device used by authors to create meaning through sound and helps readers develop visual images.

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Sound Device