Academic Vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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What is "evidence"?

factors that support the claim (statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, language choices.

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What is an "acute angle"?

An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is the "climax" of a story?

The moment of greatest tension in the story.

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What is informative / explanatory text?

Text written to inform the reader or explain a topic

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What is an angle?

A shape formed when two rays are joined at a common endpoint or vertex.

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What is "Chronological order"?

When a story is organized around a logical time line.

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What is the "main idea" in literature?

The central point of a passage or text; also called the central idea.

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What is "dialogue"?

A written conversation between characters; what the characters say to each other.

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What is an Antonym? Give an example: The antonym of friend is...

An antonym is an opposite. The opposite of friend is enemy.

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What is meant by "Background Knowledge"?

information related to the topic that helps to orient the reader

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What is a "character" in a story?

a person in the story

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How many degrees is a right angle?

90

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