English 1 Literary Terms and Concepts

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resources

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tools that help you understand words (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses, and websites)

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glossary

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an alphabeticalized list of words and definitions typically found at the end of a text about a specific subject

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Technical Dictionary

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an alphabetized list of terms and definitions related to a specific field, profession, or trade

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Technical Vocabulary

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vocabulary that is used within a specific context

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Context

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the words, sentences, or paragraphs that come before or after a word

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Denotative Meaning

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the literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word

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Connotative Meaning

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the emotions associated with a word

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bona fide

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"genuine, real"

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bon appetit

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"good appetite, enjoy your meal"

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caveat

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"warning"