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description

Language; General language

A form of discourse, the purpose of which is to picture a scene or setting. Though often used apart for its own sake, it more frequently is subordinated to one of the other types of writing; ...

Dolch word list

Language; General language

Compiled by Edward William Dolch, PhD. in 1936, the list contains basic sight words most frequently used in the English language. ok http://ur.termwiki.com/EN:Dolch_word_list

enumeration

Language; General language

An expository text structure in which ideas are listed in a prescribed order.

epic

Language; General language

A long narrative poem, usually about the great deeds of a folk hero, stated in lofty, elevated language, as homer’s Iliad.

etymology

Language; General language

Study of the origin and historical development of words.

evaluating and responding to text

Language; General language

Making assumptions and assertions about the content and merit of text that is supported and expressed.

evaluation of writing and response to writing

Language; General language

Assumptions and assertions about the content and merit of written text (by self and others) that is supported and expressed.

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