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4 th Grade PSSA Reading Vocabulary
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affix
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a prefix or suffix Example: hopeful (ful =full of)
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alliteration
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the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words Example: Slimy slugs slither slowly down the sidewalk.
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author's purpose
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The author can persuade, entertain, or inform the reader/audience.
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character traits
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the personality traits of a character in the story (adjectives that describe a character) Examples: The boy was determined to win the race.
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climax
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-the high point or turning point of the story -happens after the rising action
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falling action
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the main events of the story after the climax
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first person point of view
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A main character tells the story using words such as I, me, and myself.
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hyperbole
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an exaggeration Example: I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!
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idioms
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an expression that cannot be taken literally Example: The test was as easy as pie.
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imagery
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words that appeal to one of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hear, or smell Example: The ice cream sundae melted in my mouth because it was so creamy.
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metaphor
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a comparison of two objects without using like or as Example: He is a giant.
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onomatopoeia
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the use of a word to suggest the meaning Examples: Crunch! Crackle! Buzz!
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personification
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an object that is given human qualities Example: The flowers were dancing in the grass.
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plot
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a summary of the story that includes the rising action, climax, and falling action
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resolution
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the solution of the story
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rising action
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the main events of the story before the climax
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setting
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the time and the place of the story where and when Example: The setting of the story Cinderella is in a castle a long time ago.
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simile
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a comparison of two objects using like or as Example: The sisters are like two peas in a pod.
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symbolism
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an object representing an idea Example: The eagle is a symbol of the United States.
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third person point of view
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The author tells the story about the main characters using the words such as them, he, and she.
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