Unit 7 Vocabulary

Front

thesis statement

Back

the claim or main idea of a piece of writing

Front

context

Back

relevant information about a situation or scene

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connotation

Back

feelings and thoughts related to a word

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denotation

Back

definition, meaning of a word

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literal

Back

describes the real, true, actual meaning of something

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figurative

Back

describes a creative representation or a situation that is not true or real

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reform (n.)

Back

a change, adaptation or modification

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to reform (v.)

Back

to change, adapt, or modify something

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slur

Back

a disrespectful and offensive word; serious insult

Front

dignity

Back

sense of integrity, self worth and honor