Mrs. Kalitan Grade 7 Academic Vocabulary Practice ***

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What does 'implicit' mean?

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Implied though not plainly expressed; something that is understood without being directly stated.

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What is the 'main idea' of a text?

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The most important point that an author is trying to convey, summarizing what the text is primarily about.

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What is 'resolution' in a story?

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The final part of a story's plot where the main conflict is resolved and the story ends.

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What does it mean to 'cite' a source?

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To quote a passage or refer to a book or author.

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What is 'falling action' in a narrative?

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The part of a story that occurs after the climax and before the resolution, where the tension decreases.

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What is 'exposition' in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a narrative.

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What is 'text evidence'?

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Quotations or paraphrased information from a text that supports an argument or analysis.

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What does 'analyze' mean in reading?

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To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is 'conflict' in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is 'rising action'?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of a story.