Academic Vocabulary

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What does 'context' mean?

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Words that are used in a sentence or phrase to help figure out another word's meaning.

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What does 'emphasize' mean?

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To give special attention to or place importance on something.

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What does 'sequence' refer to?

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The order in which things should happen.

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What does 'contribute' mean in a story?

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To give or help.

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What is 'conversation' in writing?

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An informal talk between two people or a small group.

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What is 'theme' in a story?

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The main idea or message of the story.

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What does 'plot' mean?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is 'dialogue'?

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The spoken words between characters in a story.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is 'rising action'?

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The events that lead up to the climax of the story.