“Success Words” for Sixth Grade PowerPoint Set-Up • • • • • • Vocabulary word Part of speech Definition A sentence Synonym Image responsibility QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • Noun • The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something. • It is your responsibility to turn in your homework. • Synonym = accountability respect QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • Verb • to show regard or consideration for • If you respect others, they will respect you. • Synonym = honor personal space QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • Noun • the region surrounding a person which they regard as theirs • Please stay out of Billy’s personal space. • Synonym = individual area cite QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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 suggest QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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 = mood QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. theme QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. • 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. • Synonym = equate QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. contrast • Verb • To show differences • In contrast to an orange, an apple is red. • Synonym = different QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. genre • Noun • Artistic category or style • The genre of “Old Yeller” is historical fiction. • Synonym - type QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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 are needed to see this picture. integrate • Verb • To join with something else; unite. • Please make sure you integrate your research into your paper. • Synonym - join QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. claims • Noun • Arguable statements • Please find evidence that supports your claims. • Synonym = declaration QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. argument • Noun • An exchange of diverging or opposite views • Please support your argument with facts. • Synonym = debate QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. credible • Adjective • Able to be believed; convincing. • I hope your witness has a credible reputation. • Synonym = trustworthy QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. delineate • Verb • Describe or portray (something) precisely. • The team captain will delineate the boundaries for dodge ball. • Synonym = define QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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 QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. parenthetical elements • Noun • any sentence element that interrupts the forward movement of a clause • A parenthetical elements may be surrounded by commas. • Synonym = explanatory QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. setting • Noun • When and where a story takes place • The author did a great job of describing the setting. • Synonym = location QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.
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