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alphabet |
An alphabet is a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language.
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article |
An article is a piece of nonfiction writing that makes up an independent part of a publication.
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copyright |
Copyright refers to a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work.
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definition |
A definition is a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol.
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dictionary |
A dictionary is a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
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edition |
An edition is a particular version of a publication.
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encyclopedia |
An encyclopedia a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge.
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essay |
An essay is an analytic or interpretive literary piece of writing.
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journal |
A journal is a periodical dedicated to a particular subject.
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literary |
If something is literary, it is appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing.
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literature |
Literature is creative writing of recognized artistic value.
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magazine |
Magazine is a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it.
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novel |
A novel is a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction.
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printing |
Printing refers to the process of reproduction by applying ink to paper for publication.
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paragraph |
A paragraph is one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas.
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poem |
A poem is a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines.
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poet |
A poet is someone who writes poems.
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story |
A story is a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events.
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Spelling games using the word list: Books, general
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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