ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What is the 'intent' of a piece of writing?

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The reason or purpose for writing it.

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What is the purpose of a 'thesis statement' in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim.

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What does 'sequence' refer to in writing?

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The arrangement of events in chronological order.

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What does it mean to 'classify' information in a text?

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To categorize or group similar items together.

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In literature, what does the term 'dialogue' refer to?

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A conversation between characters.

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What is a 'main idea' in a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create meaning.

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What is a 'summary'?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What does it mean to 'analyze' a text?

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To examine the text in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or insight about life that the author conveys.