Unit One ELAR

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Infer

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To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning. Example: From her tone, I inferred she was upset.

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Cite

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To give credit to the source of your information. Example: You must cite your evidence in essays.

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Diction

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The author’s choice of words. Example: Formal diction vs. informal diction.

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Connotation

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The emotional meaning of a word. Example: “Childlike” (positive) vs. “childish” (negative).

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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Tone

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The author’s attitude toward the subject. Example: sarcastic, hopeful, serious.

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Theme

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The central idea or message of a text. Example: Courage can overcome fear.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told. Example: First person uses “I.”

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Figurative Language

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Language not meant literally (simile, metaphor, personification).

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.