1st Semester Exam Dec 2024 / FIFTH PERIOD

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in the text.

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What is 'Third Person Omniscient' point of view?

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It is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters and can switch between them.

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What is the role of a rodeo clown?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by distracting bulls and providing an alternate target during dangerous situations.

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What is a summary of the passage about ants?

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Ants are hard workers.

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What is the significance of Jenny wanting to be a nurse?

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Jenny's desire to be a nurse shows her inspiration from the kindness of nurses and her wish to help others.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea in a text?

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Identifying the main idea involves determining the most important point or concept that the text is conveying.

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What is an example of a main idea from a passage?

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An example is: 'Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.'

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What is the difference between 'First Person' and 'Third Person Limited' point of view?

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First Person uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal thoughts, while Third Person Limited focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to condense the information in a text to its essential points for easier understanding.