OST Vocab (Action Verbs & Terms)

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Advance

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To develop or push an idea forward in a text.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.

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Allusion

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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Anecdote

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point.

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Analyze

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Break down something thoroughly, explaining its structure and meaning.

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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Assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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Attribute

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To regard something as being caused by or connected to something else.

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Bias

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A preference or inclination that prevents impartial judgment.

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Cite

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Point to specific places in the text as evidence.