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20 Cards in this Set
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accuracy
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reasonability and correctness
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action verb
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verb that expresses movement or thought; helps a reader visualize what is happening
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action voice
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verb consturction in which the subject performs an action.
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adjective
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word that describes a noun or pronoun
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adverb
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word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
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allegory
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story that has more than one level of meaning
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almanac
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reference resource published yearly, containing facts about the USA and other countries
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ambiguity
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way of expressing an idea so that it has more than one meaning.
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analyze
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to read critically and examine the information in a text
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argument
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logical support for a writer's ideas or position on an issue
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aside
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dramatic device in which a chacter steps outside the play's action to speak directly to the audience in order to reveal inner thoughts and feelings; no heard by characters on stage
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attitude
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person's view of certain facts or subjects,reflecting the person's values and outlook on life
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audience
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intended reader, listener, or viewer
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authenticity
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accracy of facts and details included in a literary work
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belief
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religious or spiritual commitment, reflecting an idividual's upbringing and training
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bias
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strong, often prejudiced, leaning toward a person, thing, or idea.
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bibliography
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list of books, articles, and other materials that a writer uses to research a topic
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biographical narrative
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story of a significant event in a person's life.
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block style
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format for bisiness letters that has no paragraph indentation; heading, closing, and signature begin at the left margin
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body
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main portion of an essay or letter
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