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10 Cards in this Set
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the 1st sentence of a timed writing. A direct statement of the essay’s main point. Does not have to be but, generally is a single sentence
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Bullet Thesis
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specific sensory details, includes paraphrases and citations from text. Originates in text or the world. SYNONYMS: image, example, supporting evidence, specific details
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Concrete Detail
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student’s opinion, often in direct relationship to concrete details. Originates in the mind of the student. SYNONYMS: interpretation, personal response, analysis, explication, insight, reflection, speculation
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Commentary
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The last step in editing. Might be done multiple times, but most necessary as a final step before publication or evaluation of writing.
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Proof Reading
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Identifies the main point of an essay. Generally once sentence in the 1st paragraph. Students are taught to state directly but mature writing may include implied thesis
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Thesis
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(sentence structure); the way all parts of speech and clauses come together
o Noun, verb, conjunction, adjective, pronoun, interjection, adverb, preposition |
Syntax
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(word choice); descriptive language used to express style and tone
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Diction
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the unique way an author uses syntax and diction together to communicate a specific theme in a work of literature
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style
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the personal ideas and memories associated with a word
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Connotation
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the dictionary definition of a word
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Denotation
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