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Cards (63)

  • thesis statement - the main idea or argument presented in an essay
  • tone - the attitude, mood, or feeling conveyed by a writer's choice of words
  • transitional phrase - a word or group of words that connects one sentence to another
  • transition words - words that link sentences together
  • transitional phrases/words - words used to connect ideas within a sentence or paragraph
  • vocabulary - the set of words known and used by someone
  • transition words/phrases - words such as "however," "therefore," and "in addition" used to link ideas within a paragraph or between paragraphs
  • word choice - the deliberate selection of specific words to create meaning and tone in writing
  • vocabulary - the set of words known and used by a person
  • unbiased - free from prejudice; impartial
  • writing style - the unique way in which an author expresses their ideas through language and form
  • clause - a part of a sentence containing a subject and predicate
  • word choice - the selection of specific words to express an idea or concept
  • denotation - the literal meaning of a word
  • word choice - the intentional use of particular words to convey meaning and style in written communication
  • wordy - using too many unnecessary words in writing, making it difficult to understand
  • connotation - the implied meaning associated with a particular word beyond its literal definition
  • clarity - being clear and easy to understand
  • understandable - easy to comprehend or interpret
  • vocabulary - the collection of words an individual knows and uses
  • undertake - take on (a task, responsibility, etc.)
  • word choice - the deliberate selection of precise words to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas effectively.
  • grammar - the rules governing the structure of sentences, including word order, verb tense, subject-verb agreement, etc.
  • unique - being without like or equal; unparalleled
  • punctuation - the use of marks (such as commas, periods, semicolons) to indicate pauses, breaks, and relationships between words and phrases
  • syntax - the arrangement of words in a sentence according to grammatical rules
  • complex sentence - a sentence with at least one independent clause and one dependent clause, connected by a conjunction or subordinating word
  • grammar - the rules governing the structure of sentences and phrases in a particular language
  • compound sentence - a sentence made up of two or more clauses that are joined together using coordinating conjunctions (such as "and", "but", or "or")
  • punctuation - the use of marks such as commas, periods, and semicolons to clarify meaning and indicate pauses in speech
  • independent clause - a complete thought expressed as a group of words consisting of a subject and verb
  • sentence structure - the arrangement of words within a sentence to convey meaning
  • connotation - the implied meaning or association that goes beyond the literal definition of a word
  • figurative language - language that uses figurative devices such as metaphors, similes, and idioms to create vivid imagery and convey complex meanings
  • idiomatic expression - a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood literally but is instead based on cultural context and usage
  • connotation - the implied or suggested meaning associated with a word beyond its denotative definition
  • figurative language - non-literal language that uses metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, etc.
  • metaphor - a figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as," implying one thing is another
  • concrete noun - a noun that refers to something tangible or physical
  • abstract noun - a noun that describes concepts, feelings, or qualities rather than physical objects