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25 Cards in this Set
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analyze
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(v) examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure (of something esp. information
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compare
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(v) to note the similarities between
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contrast
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(v) to note differences between
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fact
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(n) a statement that can be proven
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illustrate
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(v) to explain or make clear by using, examples, charts, pictures, etc.
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infer
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(v) deduce or conclude (information)from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
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oppose
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(v) disapprove of and attempt to prevent, esp. by argument
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support
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(v) suggest the truth of; corroborate
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prewriting
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coming up with an idea
free writing brainstorming/cluster explore-no right or wrong |
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drafting
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writing the rough draft
requires concentration best to find a quite place |
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revising
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making "big picture" changes
may remove whole sections may rewrite entire paragraphs adding, rearranging, removing, replacing |
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editing/proofreading
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different from revising
done after revising "close up" changes in sentence and words check conventions review word choice check sentence fluency |
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publishing
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produce a final copy in correct format
work on presentation proper heading, front alignment, spacing matches your purpose |
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metaphor
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a comparison of two things that have some quality in common, does not contain like, as, than, or resembles
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simile
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a comparison of two things that have some quality in common
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hyperbole
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exaggerations that cannot be true
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alliteration
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a repetition of constant sounds at the beginning of words
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oxymoron
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words with opposite meaning put together
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personification
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the giving of human qualities to and animal, object, or idea
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anti-
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against
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mis-
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wrongly
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sub-
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under
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trans-
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across
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verb
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and action or condition
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adverb
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a word that modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb
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