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31 Cards in this Set
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theme |
the message |
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organizational structure |
the way a piece of writing is organized |
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cause, effect |
gives a reason or explanation for what is happning |
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compare, contrast |
lists similarity and diffrences |
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problem, solution |
sets up a problem and solution |
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sequence |
gives info in order occurrence |
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main idea |
ideas with descriptions |
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question, answer |
begins with a question and answers it |
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ellipsis |
can be used to show a pause |
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verbal |
a verb form that is functions as a noun or adjective |
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participle |
a verb that is functioning as an adjective |
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gerund |
a verb that is functioning as a noun |
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infinitive |
verbs with the word to after |
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authors purpose |
the reason the writer talks about the topic |
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allsion |
referring to another work of art |
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connation |
the feeling that the words bring to mind |
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denotation |
the literal meaning of a word |
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helping verb |
a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence |
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action verb |
a verb that shows action |
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linking verb |
the verb that connects the subject to the predicate |
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archetype |
a universal symbol |
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allegory |
a story with 2 levels of meaning |
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prosody |
the study of elements of language |
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abridge |
to shorten a book |
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symbolism |
the use of symbol to signify ideas |
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drama |
a play for theater |
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script |
the written text of play |
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stage direction |
instruction in the text or play |
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rhythm |
the long and short patterns in poetry |
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rhyme scheme |
a poets deliberate pattern of rhyming |
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meter |
stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem |
