Checkpoint 2 ELA Game

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What does the word 'light' mean in the context of illumination?

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Illumination or brightness.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main idea of a text.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an introductory sentence?

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The first sentence that introduces the main topic of a paragraph.

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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To provide details or examples that reinforce the central point.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A specific piece of information that adds to the understanding of the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense the main points of a text into a shorter form.

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What is a clue in reading comprehension?

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A hint or piece of information that helps to understand the meaning of a word or text.

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What does 'context' mean in reading?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a word or phrase that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a story.