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WPMS- #4
Literature Vocaulary
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Literature
8th Grade
05/24/2011

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active voice
Definition
The voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb; "'The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"
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Alphabetical Order
Definition

 

in the order of the letters of the alphabet: alphabetical arrangement.   For example: L,M,N,O,P...
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Analyze
Definition
To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
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Application
Definition
A verbal or written request, as for a job, etc: he filed his application
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Appositive
Definition

The re-indentifying of something in a sentence.

1) Sam, the yellow retriever, fetched the ball.

2) Ely, a town of 5,577 people, sits nestled amongst mountain ranges.

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Capatalization
Definition

The first word in a sentence must be ______?

Also known as uppercase.

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Characteristics
Definition
A distinguishing feature or quality: Generosity is his chief characteristic.
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Cluster
Definition
A group of two or more consecutive vowels or consonants
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Comma Splice
Definition
Incorrect comma
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Common Noun
Definition
A noun that you see often in a piece of writing.  Examples: a man, car, dog, cat, ect.
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Comparison
Definition

The things alike between two things.

Example: A peanut and butter jelly sandwich and a turkey sandwich. They both have bread.

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complex sentence
Definition
A sentence containing one or more dependent clauses in addition to the main independent clause, as 1) When the bell rings  (dependent clause), you can walk out  (main clause).
2) Alvin is a white and orange sub that is used to explore underwater mountains.
 
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Transition
Definition

Next, later, however, also, additionally, or next

A word or phrase that connects or ties two ideas together smoothly.

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Thesis Statement
Definition
The sentence in a paper that explains the topic or purpose of a research paper.
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Word Choice
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