Vocab 1
Delicately small and pretty
dainty
The action or process of talking about something to reach a decision or to exchange ideas; a conversation or debate
Discussion
the literal meaning of a word
denotation
A comparison using "like" or "as."
simile
Giving human traits to non-human entities.
personification
Growing or developing well or vigorously; prospering or flourishing.
thriving
luxuriously self-indulgent; rich; lavish in taste and presentation
decadent
The overall message of a text (non-fiction).
central idea
The sequence of events in a story.
plot
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
Difficult or impossible to digest; not easily understood or assimilated.
indigestible
Talking rapidly and excitedly but with little sense; chattering in a nonsensical or confusing manner.
jabbering
a technique that involves skimming a text to quickly establish its main message and genre
gist read
an idea or conclusion that's drawn from evidence and reasoning
inference
A conversation between characters.
dialogue
Very deep; having or showing great knowledge or insight; far-reaching and intense.
profound
Moved upward; rose to a higher level or position.
ascended
Hints within a text that help deduce meanings.
context clues
Analyzing the text in detail for deeper understanding.
Close read
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where to add or insert text
Arranged in layers or levels; structured in a series of stepst
tiered
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad that it is impossible to deal with; having an urgent need or desire
desperate
The feelings or ideas associated with a word.
connotation
A narrative technique where a story is told within another story.
frame story
Identify the verbs in this sentence: "While the grown-ups checked for damage to the house, I went down to the beach."
checked and went