NWEA MAP Vocabulary Terms

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is when you take what someone says word-for-word and use it in your writing.

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings (e.g., be, bee; steel, steal; to, two, too).

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the feelings or attitude that you infer the author seems to have from their writing.

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What is a graphic organizer?

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A graphic organizer is a visual aid to help organize information.

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What is the viewpoint in a story?

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Viewpoint refers to the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is voice in writing?

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Voice is the unique style or tone of the author that conveys their personality in writing.

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What is journalism?

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Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.