F.A.S.T ELA Reading ~ Academic Vocabulary #1

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What is an allegory?

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The expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence.

(Synonyms ~ apologue, fable, parable)

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Alliterartion

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more words.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to something.

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Ambiguity

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A word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways.

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Author's Perspective

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In informational text, the author's attitude toward a topic or subject.

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Author' Purpose

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There are different reasons an author might write:

1. 1. Persuade

2. 2. Inform

3. 3. Entertain

4. 4. Illustrate

5. 5. Describe

6. 6. Show

7. 7. Express

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Base Word

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The part of the word that cannot be broken down.

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Cause and Effect

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Noting the relationship between actions and events that cause a result

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Central Idea

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The most important or central thought of a text.

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Character

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One of the individuals in a story.