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Glossary: Mr. A's Glossary
T
transitive verbA verb that takes a direct object, as read in
Francesca read the book. |
trimetera three-foot line. |
trocheeArray |
U
unknown wordsWords that are unfamiliar to a reader in both
print and meaning. |
V
validityA truthful or factual condition; a logical
argument; the evidence that the inferences drawn from test results
are accurate. |
Venn diagramA mapping technique using overlapping circles
showing features either unique or common to two or more
concepts. |
viewpointThe stance or vantage point from which a story
is narrated. |
visual aidAn instructional device, such as a chart, map,
diagram, cutaway or overlay, that helps a reader to comprehend
information. |
voiceIn many languages, a syntactic pattern that
indicates the verb-subject relationship; the principal voices in
English and many other languages are active and passive. |
W
word familiesGroups of words with clear relationships
(e.g., specify, specifies, and specification). |
word orginsorigins The history or etymology of words; the
meanings of roots and affixes. |
word recognitionThe process of determining the pronunciation
and some degree of meaning of a word in written or printed form;
the quick and easy identification of the form, pronunciation and
appropriate meaning of a word previously seen in print or
writing. |
workplace documentsJob-related nonfiction materials such as
memoranda, meeting minutes and travel schedules. |