Springboard Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Denotation

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Exact, literal meaning of a word.

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Connotation

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Suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word, beyond the literal meaning.

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Coherence

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

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External Coherence

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Refers to the connections between paragraphs.

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Figurative Language

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Imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted literally.

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Sensory Details

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).

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Narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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Symbol

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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Effect

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The change that results from a cause; the impact of a particular element in writing.

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Internal Coherence

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The logical flow and connection of ideas within a single paragraph.