2nd Nine Weeks Review: 12/04

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What is an element of drama that is NOT used?

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Stanzas are not an element of drama.

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What are the key steps to summarize a nonfiction text?

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1. Read the text carefully. 2. Identify the main idea. 3. Find supporting details. 4. Shorten the information to write a summary.

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How is drama structured?

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Drama is structured by Acts and Scenes.

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What is the main idea of the passage about honeybees?

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Honeybees play a crucial role in our ecosystem.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Example: 'When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.'

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What is the definition of a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is the purpose of stage directions in drama?

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Stage directions provide instructions on how actors should move and behave on stage.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas of a text, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without shortening it.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the role of dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters that reveals their thoughts, feelings, and actions.