ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What is the 'main point' or main idea of a piece of writing?

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The central idea or message.

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What is a 'fragment' in writing?

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An incomplete or unfinished sentence.

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What term describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

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Effect.

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What does it mean to 'visualize' something in the context of reading or writing?

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To create mental images or pictures based on the text.

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Which term refers to language that is used to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation of the words?

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Figurative language.

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What is a 'thesis statement'?

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

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What does 'analyze' mean in the context of reading?

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To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning.

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What is 'dialogue' in writing?

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A conversation between two or more characters.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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

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What is 'syntax'?

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