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(Utt) Essential Vocabulary - SOL (VADOE)
Essential Vocabulary Released by VaDOE 2010
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English
7th Grade
05/13/2011

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textural aides
Definition

visual enhance-ments (such as boldface, italics, sidebars, underlining)

given to text

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bias
Definition
the inclination to see something only one way; to not see both sides
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root words
Definition
word parts that cannot stand alone and to which prefixes and suffixes may be added to create new words
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base words
Definition
words that can stand alone and to which prefixes and/or suffixes may be added to create new words
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prefixes
Definition
those affixes  attached to the beginning of base and root words
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suffixes
Definition
those affixes that can be attached to the end of base and root words to create new words
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affixes
Definition
 word parts that can be attached to base or root words to create new words
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inference
Definition
that which is read "between the lines"
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objective
Definition
to see things as they are (factually); without being biased (taking sides);
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mood
Definition

the overall feeling

(sad, happy, mysterious)

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tone
Definition
the attitude shown through our words and actions; (how we feel)
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connotative meaning
Definition
a general, more personal meaing of a word (home - love, safety, security)
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sequence
Definition
the order in which things occur; a logical flow
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conclusion

(draw conclusion)

Definition
drawn as a result of what one knows
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text structure / organizational pattern
Definition
how text is organized and presented
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fact
Definition
that which can be proven
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opinion
Definition
cannot necessarily be proven; various from individual to individual
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gesture
Definition
motion made with hands
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verbal message
Definition
the actual spoken/printed words or message
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non-verbal message
Definition
non-spoken messages; body language (eye-rolling, looking away, sighing, moaning, etc...)
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view point
Definition

the position from which something is being observed or considered

(the teacher's, the student's; the parent's, the  principal's, etc...) 

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persuasive techniques
Definition
techniques used, especially in the media, to get people to act or behave in a certain way 
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sarcastic

(sarcasim)

Definition
to poke fun at; to ridicule; to make harsh or sneering comments 
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solemn / somber
Definition
very serious
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hostile
Definition
mean spirited;  unfriendly; antagonistic
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denotative meaning
Definition

the more literal, dictionary meaning

(home - abode, residence, structure)

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cause/effect
Definition
one thing is the result of another
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succinct
Definition
very brief; concise; in a few words
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relevant
Definition
relating to; on topic
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style
Definition
reference to form, appearance, character, writing or speech
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pitch
Definition
the degree of height or depth of a tone or sound
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