English III Flashcards

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narrative

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A story that tells a sequence of events.

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thesis or thesis statement

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A thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main argument or claim of an essay.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is classification if you're thinking about defining a word?

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The different types or qualities of a word.

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What does it mean to establish a claim?

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To state the main point or argument of an essay.

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What is function when it comes to defining words?

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Function is a definition strategy that describes what a word does or its role.

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memoir

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A personal story about one's own life experiences.

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Setting

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The context or environment (time and place) in which a story takes place.

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plot

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The events that happen in a story.

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Inference

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An educated guess or conclusion you come to after closely examining evidence.