ELA Academic Vocabulary saturday school 12.13.24

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Figurative language

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Language that conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation of the words.

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Effect

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The impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing.

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Visualize

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To create mental images or pictures based on the text.

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Contradiction

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A statement or situation where there is a logical inconsistency or difference.

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Analyze

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To examine a text closely and interpret its meaning.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters in a piece of writing.

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Thesis statement

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a piece of writing.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.