Glossary for the 2024 SC CCR ELA Standards

What is the definition of 'Accuracy' in the context of reading?

• The ability to read text quickly.

• The ability to read text with understanding.

• The ability to read text without errors.

• The ability to read text with expression.

What is an 'Affix' and provide examples of a prefix and a suffix.

• An affix is a word element added to a root word to change its meaning; examples include 'un-' as a prefix and '-ly' as a suffix.

• An affix is a type of sentence structure; examples include 'subject' as a prefix and 'predicate' as a suffix.

• An affix is a punctuation mark used in writing; examples include 'comma' as a prefix and 'period' as a suffix.

• An affix is a type of paragraph format; examples include 'introduction' as a prefix and 'conclusion' as a suffix.

What is an 'Allegory' and how is it used in literature?

• A narrative technique that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning.

• A type of poem that focuses on nature and beauty.

• A form of dialogue used to reveal character traits.

• A method of storytelling that relies on factual accuracy.

Define 'Alliteration' and provide an example.

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

• The use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to a story.

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

• The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings.

What are 'Alliterative Spoken Words'? Give an example.

• Words that rhyme with each other

• Words that start with the same sound

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that are synonyms

What is the term 'Allusion' and its significance in literature?

• A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

• A detailed description of a character's appearance

• A type of metaphor used in poetry

• A narrative technique that involves flashbacks

What does 'Alternative Perspective' mean and how does it relate to counterclaims?

• It refers to a different viewpoint that supports the main claim.

• It is a viewpoint that opposes the main claim, similar to a counterclaim.

• It is a perspective that neither supports nor opposes the main claim.

• It is an unrelated viewpoint that does not affect the main claim.

How is 'Analyze' defined in the context of exploring a text critically?

• To summarize the text

• To interpret and examine the text in detail

• To memorize the text

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms

What constitutes an 'Argument' in literacy, and what are its components?

• An argument consists of a claim, evidence, and reasoning.

• An argument is a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.

• An argument is a list of facts and statistics.

• An argument is a personal opinion without evidence.

What is the definition of 'Argumentative Writing'?

• See Modes of Writing

• A type of writing that tells a story

• A form of writing that describes a place or person

• A style of writing that explains a process