
DepEd Learner's Material English Glossary of Terms
Quiz by Elisa Doria
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up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge
uses words which are formal, standard and objective
it expresses the author's gratitude to the persons who in one way or the other helped him or her in writing the book
a grammatical sentence in which the subject performs an action indicated by the verb
like adjectives, modify nouns
like adverbs, modify verbs, adjectives, adverbs
a book containing information on current events
a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence
a process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory
book of maps
a form of Filipino poetry popular during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines
it lists in alphabetical order the references used by the author in writing the book
a Fillipino sword, usually used in cutting bamboo and trees
a detachable outer cover of a book with folded flaps that hold the front and back covers, usually made of paper and printed with text and illustrations
a stew made with strong spices and two or more kinds of fish
measurement for crops like rice
a person taking part in a narrative
a game in which players try to guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player
a group of words with at least a subject and a verb
the arrangement of sentences in a paragraph in an orderly sequence to ensure smooth progression of ideas
refers to the language used in everyday speech
the struggle that gives any story its energy
clear soup made from well-seasoned stock
a sequence of two or three consonants each of which is heard
it guarantees ownership and protection in publishing the book; it gives the date and place of publication
a type of sentence that states a fact, makes a point, or states an idea
it tells to whom the author dedicates the book
also has a subject and a verb but it cannot stand by itself
paints a mental picture of a person, object or situation
intended to convey instructions
double vowels
a reseach-based reporting that deals with a specific topic and format
bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind
explains information; also an informative paragraph
one character in conflict with another character, society or something in nature
reflects the close relationship of the people speaking
a special or prominent article in a newspaper or a magazine
has hidden or underlying meaning
a narrative that tends to be about ordinary people or animals set in a particular time or period
an explanatory or documenting note or comment at the bottom of a page
contains list of places with some information about them
of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty
a word that is spelled like another word but is different in origin, meaning, or pronunciation
a word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but is different in meaning
a word that is pronounced like another word but is different in meaning, origin, or spelling
a food served in small portions before the main part of the meal
an element of a poem that uses words that appeal to the senses
a form of sentence that expresses a command
also known as main clause that can stand by itself
it is a detailed alphabetical listing of the ideas or topics contained in the book
a commercial that informs or instructs, especially in an original or entertaining manner
a character's struggle to make a decision to overcome some feelings such as fear, hostility and sadness
is an informative program that can be accessed through its website
a sentence which asks for information and requires an answer
a meeting at which information is obtained (as by a reporter, television commentator, or polister) from a person; a report or production of information so obtained
refers to the total pattern of pitch change within an utterances
a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts
the transition from one sound to another in speech
a changing pattern or scene; a mixture of many different things
a famous form of poetry during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines
a story or a narrative from the past that is believed to have been historical
has basic meaning or no other meaning
uses images and descriptions that appeal to the emotion
a comparison of two unrelated objects without the use of as or like
the feeling or atmosphere the readers perceive or feel while reading
a famous play during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines
a short clip from a fillm
a narrative that describes and portrays in symbolic language the origin of the basic elements and assumptions of a culture
expresses the chronology of a specific event and gives enough information about the event or situation
the person, or voice, telling the story
a single item of important news that is aired separately and often interrupts other programs
the things we do not say but communicate through our body language
consists of a noun and other related words (usually modifiers and determiners which modify the noun, functions like a noun in a sentence
the Online Public Access Catalogue or the library catalogue, an online database of all the resources held in the library
an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc
a figure of speech which employs contradictory words
a group activity or presentation which introduces and discusses personal views and opinions
a draft that provides the talking points
contains a group of sentences arranged in a certain order
is restating someone else's ideas using your own words
a grammatical voice where the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb
a comparison in which a nonhuman thing or quality is talked about as if it were human qualities, abilities, feelings, and reactions
intends to get the reader's support concerning a specific topic
the study of the sounds of language
a group of related words (within a sentence) without both subject and verb
high or low quality of the voice
played by plucking the strings with the finger instead of using the bow, as on a violin
series of related events that make up a story
a display of a creative work and or a multi- media display
a display using the poster board or details
a shortening of a text, in your own words, or of a written work
a word part attached at the beginning of a base word
includes the preposition together with its object
variations in pitch, stress patterns and duration that contribute to expressive reading of a text
dry biscuit made from rice starch
a brief instructive expression that suggest a specific action, behavior or judgment
the study of materials and resources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
repetition of stressed vowel sounds in a poem
a large Philippine fishing net supported by a long bamboo crosspiece mounted on a raft
sounds that are very nearly vowels
the time and place in which the story takes place
a comparison of two unrelated objects with the use of as or like
a method of argument where the speakers follow a set order
a sub-category of colloquial expressions
a vocal exercise in which the sol-fa syllables are used
is the relative emphasis given to a syllable or a word in a sentence
using few words to state or express an idea
a word part attached at the end of a base word
life lesson of a story or the author's message
attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character
a small fillet of beef usually cut from the tip of the tenderloin
a piece if writing about someone's experiences about traveling
the meat of a deer
combination of main verb and its auxillaries (helping verbs)
is usually a part of an entire news program that tells and foretells weather condition on a specific area