4th Six weeks Vocab Quiz

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Memoir

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A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

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Informational text

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Non-fiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic.

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Paraphrase

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Express the meaning of something using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

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Summary

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A short version of a longer piece of writing that highlights the main ideas and key points.

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Commentary

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The analysis and appreciation of a text's significance and form to produce a certain effect or to create meaning.

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Text structure

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The way an author organizes information in a text.

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Print features

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Words or components of a text that help readers focus on important information, such as bold and italicized text, headings, and titles.

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Graphic features

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Components of a text used to communicate information, like graphs, pictures, illustrations, maps, and charts.

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Voice

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The unique style, personality, or perspective of a piece of writing.

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Key details

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Important pieces of information that support the main idea.