Academic Vocabulary Chunk #4

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The dictionary definition of a word.

Dangerous type of overgeneralization; can lead to unfair judgements of people based on ethnic background, race, or religion.

The restating of information in one’s own words.

Unique, clearly different.

The ideas/feelings associated with a word as opposed to its dictionary definition.

A short account of an event that is usually intended to entertain or make a point. Can be a way to begin an essay.

When words are used in an imaginative way to express ideas that are not literally true; used for comparison, emphasis, or emotional effect.

Form of language that is spoken in a particular place or by a particular group of people; may feature unique pronunciations, vocabulary, and grammar.