Word Choice Practice for Students

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Example: A character described as 'determined' shows strong will and persistence.

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Word Choice

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The selection of words to convey meaning effectively. Example: Choosing 'achieve' instead of 'receive' to indicate success.

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Determined

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Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it. Example: 'The team was determined to win the championship.'

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Selection

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The act of choosing or picking out from a group. Example: 'The bakery offers a wide selection of pastries.'

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Assortment

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A collection of different things. Example: 'The store has an assortment of toys for children.'

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Contextual Clue

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Hints or information within a text that help to determine the meaning of a word or phrase. Example: 'The teacher gave us a thorough explanation to ensure we could understand it.'

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'Achieve' is a synonym for 'attain.'

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Antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another word. Example: 'Determined' is an antonym of 'indifferent.'

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Depict

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To represent or show something in a particular way. Example: 'The artist depicted the landscape beautifully in her painting.'

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Defined

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To state the exact meaning of a word or phrase. Example: 'The term 'characterized' is defined as describing the distinctive nature of something.'