TCAP Prep

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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Which sentence uses quotation marks appropriately?

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Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside."

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with meanings different from the literal meaning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central message or idea that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to read between the lines?

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Reading between the lines means to understand the implied meaning or message that is not directly stated.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to communicate.

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What is an example of figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is a simile, such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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The theme is a universal message, while the main idea is specific to the text.