lesson 9,10 Flashcards

1
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summarize

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give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

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2
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literary text

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s a piece of written material, such as a book or poem, that has the. purpose of telling a story or entertaining, as in a fictional novel.

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3
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objective

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(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

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4
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objective summary

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is a short statement or paragraph that tells what something is about but does not include irrelevant details or your opinions.

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5
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science fiction

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: fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component

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6
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important event

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is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important

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7
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analyze

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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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8
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word choice

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an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

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9
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theme

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the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

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10
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specific word choice

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is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a functional way, but in a way that moves and enlightens the reader.

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11
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story tone

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in literature is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.

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12
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allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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