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“Success Words” for Sixth Grade

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• Vocabulary word

• Part of speech

• Definition

• A sentence

• Synonym

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responsibility

• Noun

• The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.

• It is your responsibility to turn in your homework.

• Synonym = accountability

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respect

• Verb

• to show regard or consideration for

• If you respect others, they will respect you.

• Synonym = honor



personal space

• Noun

• the region surrounding a person which they regard as theirs

• Please stay out of Billy’s personal space.

• Synonym = individual area



cite

• Verb

• To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof

• In your research paper, please cite the web page where you found your information.

• Synonym = quote



resolution

• Noun

• The outcome of the conflict in a play or story.

• The resolution of our story is when the characters work our their problem.

• Synonym = solution



figurative language• Noun• Whenever you describe something by

comparing it with something else, usually in Reading or Writing

• Please use two examples of figurative language in your personal narrative.

• Examples of figurative language: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Alliteration, Idioms, Onomatopoeia



connotative meaning

• Noun

• an association or idea suggested by a word or phrase; implication

• The word “home” has the connotative meaning of a place of security, comfort and family.

• Synonym = imply or suggestQuickTime™ and a

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tone

• Noun

• The attitude a writer takes toward his or her subject, characters, and readers

• The tone of the story is one of suspense.

• Synonym = moodQuickTime™ and a decompressor


theme

• Noun• The main idea or the basic meaning of a

literary work• The theme of the story is one of growing

up.• Synonym = the point; main idea• When you are trying to find the theme,

ask yourself, “What is the point?”



plot

• Noun

• The sequence of events or happenings in a literary work

• At the beginning of the plot, Tommy is very confused.

• Synonym = scheme or set up



point of view

• Noun

• The vantage point from which a narrative or story is told.

• This story is told from the author’s point of view.

• Synonym = perspective



compare

• Verb

• consider or describe as the same or equal

• I will compare apples to oranges and find that these are both fruits.

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contrast

• Verb

• To show differences

• In contrast to an orange, an apple is red.

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genre

• Noun

• Artistic category or style

• The genre of “Old Yeller” is historical fiction.

• Synonym - type



technical vocabulary

• Noun

• Words that are associated with a particular content area or topic

• Grammar has technical vocabulary words like noun and verb.

• Synonym = specialized words QuickTime™ and a decompressor


integrate

• Verb

• To join with something else; unite.

• Please make sure you integrate your research into your paper.

• Synonym - join



claims• Noun

• Arguable statements

• Please find evidence that supports your claims.

• Synonym = declaration



argument

• Noun

• An exchange of diverging or opposite views

• Please support your argument with facts.

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credible

• Adjective

• Able to be believed; convincing.

• I hope your witness has a credible reputation.

• Synonym = trustworthy



plagiarism• Noun• The practice of taking someone else's

work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• If you don’t give credit for your research, you are committing plagiarism.

• Synonym = stealing ideas



delineate

• Verb

• Describe or portray (something) precisely.

• The team captain will delineate the boundaries for dodge ball.

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nonrestrictive elements

• Noun

• groups of words that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence

• Nonrestrictive elements do not change the meaning of a sentence.

• Synonym = not essential information



parenthetical elements• Noun

• any sentence element that interrupts the forward movement of a clause

• A parenthetical elements may be surrounded by commas.

• Synonym = explanatory



setting

• Noun

• When and where a story takes place

• The author did a great job of describing the setting.

• Synonym = location



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