Fourth general English keywords list.
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style |
Style is the vocabulary and language used; for example, formal or informal language, simple or complicated vocabulary.
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theme |
Theme is the key idea of a piece; for example, racism or survival.
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paragraph |
A paragraph is a sentence or group of sentences based around one idea.
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introduction |
The introduction is a group of sentences at the beginning of a piece of writing, giving the reader an idea of what is to come.
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conclusion |
The conclusion is a group of sentences at the end of a piece of writing, bringing it to a satisfying end.
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extract |
An extract is a short piece of writing taken from a book, play or longer piece of writing.
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phrase |
A phrase is a group of words within a sentence that only make sense with the help of the rest of the sentence.
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summary |
A summary is a short statement giving the main points of a longer piece of writing.
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vocabulary |
Vocabulary is the words used in a piece of writing or speech.
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context |
To know the context of something is to be able to understand it by considering what is going on around it.
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objective |
To be objective is to give an opinion not based on personal feeling but on fact.
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subjective |
To be subjective is to give an opinion based on personal feelings.
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narrative |
The narrative tells the story of something that has happened in the correct order.
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portray |
To portray is to make a picture of, or describe in words, somebody or something.
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dialogue
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Dialogue is a spoken or written conversation.
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