| A | B |
|---|
| abridged dictionary | a shorter dictionary that is useful for defining most words |
| active reader | A reader who uses pre-reading strategies to enhance vocabulary and understanding |
| antonyms | Words that have opposite meanings |
| background knowledge | What a reader already knows based on previous experiences |
| caption | Information that explains the content or purpose of an illustration |
| context clues | Words surrounding an unknown word that can give hints to its meaning |
| fiction | Reading material that is invented and imaginative in nature |
| footnote | A reference noted by a superscript number next to a word |
