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saxon

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Relating to Saxony or the continental Saxons or their language.

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Anglo

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a prefix indicating a relation to the Angles, England, English culture, the English people or the English language

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old english

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450-1100AD

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middle english

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1100-1500AD

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modern english

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1500 to the present

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development

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An event constituting a new stage in a changing situation

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diaspora

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the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland.

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stereotype

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A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

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euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression

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literacy

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The ability to read and write

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fiction

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Something that is invented, or untrue

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non fiction

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Something that is based on fact or evidence

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narrative

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A spoken or written account of events; a story

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informative

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Providing useful or interesting information

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genre

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A style or category of art, music, or literature

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conventions

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The expectations or a way in which something is usually done

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bias

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Prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair

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shared knowledge

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A set of knowledge that is understood by multiple parties

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technical knowledge

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Specific understanding relating to a particular subject

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jargon

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Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.

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style

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A particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way.

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syntax

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The arrangement of words.

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register

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A variety of a language, as determined by degree of formality and choice of vocabulary.

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colloquial

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(Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

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purpose
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
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expository
Intended to explain or describe something.
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persuasive
Good at convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
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audience
The people giving attention to something.
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drama
A play for theatre, radio, or television.
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theatre
A play or other activity or presentation considered in terms of its dramatic quality.
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actor
A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.
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play
A dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast.
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playwright
A person who writes plays
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representation
The description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way.
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techniques
A way of carrying out a particular task
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dramatic text
Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama.
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dramaist
One who writes dramatic texts
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tragedy
A subgenre of Shakespeare, flawed protagonist who makes a mistake and suffers a fall from his position.
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comedy
A subgenre of Shakespeare based upon plots which have significant word play, irony and fun scenes.
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history
A subgenre of Shakespeare based upon historical figures in English history
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dialogue
A conversation between two or more people
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dramaturgy
The theory and practice of dramatic composition.
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stagecraft
Skill or experience in writing or staging plays.
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elizabethan
Relating to or characteristic of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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jacobean
Relating to or characteristic of the reign of James I of England.
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metre
The rhythm of a piece of poetry, determined by the number and length of feet in a line.
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shared lines
Two characters share a line of verse through dialogue.
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light and dark imagery
Using imagery specific to light and dark connections. Light for positive, dark for negative.
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pronouns
Words that stand in for a noun that has already been mentioned or refer to yourself and other people.
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conventions
A way in which something is usually done.
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messaging
A means by which something is communicated or expressed.
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editing
Prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
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form
Style, design, and arrangement in an artistic work as distinct from its content.
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flair
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
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imitation
The action of using someone or something as a model.
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function
Practical use or purpose in design.
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clarity
The quality of being coherent and intelligible.
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concision
Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
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coherence
The quality of being logical and consistent.
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promotional
Relating to the publicising of a product, organisation, or venture so as to increase sales or public awareness.
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declarative
Taking the form of a simple statement.
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interrogative
Having the force of a question.
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imperative
Giving an authoritative command; peremptory.
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exclamatory
Expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.
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draft
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
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rework
Put (something) into different words.
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Crafting
Exercise skill in making (an object), typically by hand.
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Publish
Prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale, distribution, or readership.
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Novel
A fictitious prose narrative of book length.
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Characterisation
The ongoing creation or construction of a fictional character.
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Context
Information that helps readers accurately interpret the meaning of a text
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Narrative arc
The framework that gives structure to a story.
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Character arc
The change a character goes through in your story.
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Thesis
A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
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Argument
A main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

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