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5th GradeVocabulary

1CaptionA title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster.

2Character DevelopmentMay refer to: Character arc, the change in characterization of a dynamic character, who changes over the course of a narrative.

Hes a character3Comparative adjective/adverbsWordComparativeshortshorterprettyprettiersimplesimplerfastfasteradjectivesWordComparativeintelligentmore intelligentcarefullymore carefullydangerousless dangerous

adverbs4Concluding ParagraphThis is where the main ideas are summed up and the thesis statement is restated in a different, interesting way.

5ConflictTo come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash:

The problem in the story

6Coordinating conjunctions

also called coordinators, are conjunctions that join, or coordinate, two or more items...

7Figurative languageWhenever you describe something by comparing it with something else, you are using figurative language.

8Free VerseFree verseis an open form of poetry. It does not use consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any other musical pattern.Free versedoes not have a set pattern of rhyme or rhythm. There are no rules about line length in free verse. You try to keep the words that belong together on the same line, but, sometimes the poet will break these words if he/she wants to create a visual shape to support the poem's message, or feeling that the poet wishes the reader to experience. The poet may wish to put special emphasis on a word he/she has used so he will that word a line to itself, or place it on the next line so the readernoticesit or is surprised by the poet's use of the word. Often a poet will end a line because it feels right to him/her to do so. The poet chooses the length of each line and the length of the poem according to the message, or feeling he/she wishes to communicate to his/her reader. When free verse is read aloud the reader can hear the rhythm of the words that the poet has used in his/her poem. Think of it as spokenmusic.

9GeneralizationAgeneralizationis defined as a broad statement or an idea that applies to a group of people or things. Oftentimes, generalizations are not entirely true, because there may be examples of individuals or situations wherein the generalization does notapply.No one could complete a marathon without the appropriate training.Everybody loves a trip to the theme park over the summer.All criminals have troubled backgrounds.

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An interjection is a word added to a sentence to convey an emotion or a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. It is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence.InterjectionExamples:

Hey! Get off that floor!Oh, that is a surprise.Good! Now we can move on.Jeepers, that was close.

12Theintroductory paragraphof any paper, long or short, should start with a sentence that piques the interest of your readers. Think of your first sentence as a hook...Introductory paragraphLike an appetizer for a meal, the introductory paragraph sets up the readers palate and gives him a taste of what is to come. You want start your paper on a positive note by putting forth the best writing possible.

13Aminor charactersupports the main character in a story. Minor Character

14Onomatopoeia

boompowbamcrunchIt makes the sound15

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What would you Choose?AtlasDictionaryThesaurusglossaryindexTable of contents17the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc.Resolution

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RhythmYou can hear the beat.One two buckle my shoeThree, four shut the door19Supporting ideasSupporting detailsare the ideas that explain more about the main idea.S

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