CAASPP ELA Vocab Grade 6 List 8

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What is the central idea of a literary text?

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The thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in the text or portion of the text; it may be implied or explicitly stated; also called main idea.

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What is a problem/solution structure in an informational text?

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A structure where the author explains an issue and how the issue is resolved or could be resolved.

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What is a cause/effect structure in an informational text?

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A structure that shows how one event is the result of another event.

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What is the term used to describe the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in the text?

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Central idea.

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What is a key event in a story?

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When the initial incident or problem becomes personal for the main character.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or the main idea of a literary work.

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What does 'implied' mean in the context of a text?

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Something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated.

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What is the difference between 'explicit' and 'implicit' information?

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Explicit information is clearly stated, while implicit information is suggested and requires inference.

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What is a 'key detail' in a text?

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An important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary in a text?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points and ideas presented.