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Knowledge Map Vocabulary
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7th Grade
08/30/2012

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Term
idiom (1.1)
Definition
an expression not meant literally
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analogy (1.1)
Definition
compares two objects or concepts to point out a simalarity
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metaphor (1.1)
Definition
comparing two different, unrelated
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simile (1.1)
Definition
compares two things using the words "like" or "as".
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root word (1.2)
Definition
the base form of a word that contains its core meaning.
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affix (1.2)
Definition
a group of letters added before or after a base word or root, modifying the meaning.
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prefix(1.2)
Definition
comes before a root word to change its meaning.
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suffix (1.2)
Definition
comes after a root word to add meaning.
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definition, example, restatement, contrast (1.3)
Definition
four ways to clarify the meaning of a word in context.
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