Academic Vocabulary

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The moral of the story, the message the story is trying to convey.

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theme

Front

When the author does the opposite of what you expect to make a point (or to make you laugh)

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irony

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When an author uses numbers or statistics to try to prove their point...

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empirical evidence

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This evidence just makes sense

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Logical evidence

Front

Jesus told these short stories with a spiritual message.

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parable

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A traditional story passed down from generation to generation

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folktale

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ambidextrous

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very skilled with hands

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When you add an ingredient that makes something worse

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adulterate

Front

When you really really don't like something you are _______ to it.

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averse

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to praise extravagantly

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extol