NC Check In Academic Vocab Terms

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, creating rhythm or focus in writing.

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What is the effect of alliteration in a sentence or poem?

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It repeats sounds to create rhythm or focus.

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What does it mean to find the effect of a phrase?

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To explain why the author used it and what it makes the reader think or feel.

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What does inferred from a speaker’s or narrator’s perspective refer to?

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What you can figure out based on clues and details.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To give examples or quotes from the text to support your answer.

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What does it mean to analyze the point of view conveyed in a paragraph?

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To examine whose perspective or attitude is being shown and how.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

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First-person uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal experiences, while third-person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and provides an outside perspective.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to provide a brief statement of the main ideas and key points.